A small fleet of fishing, snorkeling, and whalewatching pangas rest on the beach, awaiting the call, while birds, dogs, locals, and vacationers mingle. Everybody feels good. The tide rolls in, the tide rolls out. Here you’ll find a lively, colorful, crazy scene, at times awhirl with the music of wandering bands, but always loads of fun—especially when the waves get big and the town crew of renowned surfers paddles out and demonstrates how it’s done.
This is where it all happens: crowds of surfers, seas of umbrellas, beers and margaritas delivered on trays, hawkers selling all and sundry, restaurants, bars, and surf schools crowded together in the busy bazaar of town beach. On a full-size volleyball court, players have at it, while dozens of waveriders from beginner to expert master the swells.