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- The long beach itself. This is why people come: a wide, curved sweep of pale sand backed by coconut palms, with a strip of beach wide enough that you can walk for a long time without seeing another towel. Go to the far ends for the most solitude.
- Caño Frío river mouth. A cool freshwater river runs out across the sand and into the Atlantic. Wading in it is a relief after hot sand, and it is easy to alternate between river and sea in the same hour.
- Swimming and body surfing in the Atlantic. The surf here is livelier than on the sheltered Caribbean side, which makes for fun body surfing on calmer days. Check the waves before wading in deep, because currents can pull on rougher days.
- Beachfront fish and lobster shacks. Simple open-air kitchens cook the catch of the day, usually fried or in a coconut
- The long beach itself. This is why people come: a wide, curved sweep of pale sand backed by coconut palms, with a strip of beach wide enough that you can walk for a long time without seeing another towel. Go to the far ends for the most solitude.
- Caño Frío river mouth. A cool freshwater river runs out across the sand and into the Atlantic. Wading in it is a relief after hot sand, and it is easy to alternate between river and sea in the same hour.
- Swimming and body surfing in the Atlantic. The surf here is livelier than on the sheltered Caribbean side, which makes for fun body surfing on calmer days. Check the waves before wading in deep, because currents can pull on rougher days.
- Beachfront fish and lobster shacks. Simple open-air kitchens cook the catch of the day, usually fried or in a coconut sauce, with rice, beans and fried plantain. Lunch here is long and slow, and the best tables sit just above the sand.
- Horseback rides along the shore. Local guides lead rides through the palm groves and along the waterline. It is a relaxed way to see more of the beach than your feet allow, and the horses seem to know the route better than anyone.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.