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- Surf the point break (personal favorite) — A proper left-hand point with long, peeling rides when the swell lines up; it’s not crowded, the waves feel honest and rewarding, and the remote vibe makes each session feel like a tiny adventure. Best for intermediate-to-advanced surfers who don’t mind walking a bit to the lineup and sharing waves with only a handful of locals.
- Nighttime turtle nesting walks — During nesting season local guides run low-impact beach walks to see turtles come ashore and lay eggs or hatchlings make their dash to the sea. It’s quiet, primal, and strictly respectful — no bright lights or flash photos — so you actually get to watch nature up close instead of through a screen.
- Whale and dolphin spotting boat trips (seasonal) — From a small boat you can sometimes see
- Surf the point break (personal favorite) — A proper left-hand point with long, peeling rides when the swell lines up; it’s not crowded, the waves feel honest and rewarding, and the remote vibe makes each session feel like a tiny adventure. Best for intermediate-to-advanced surfers who don’t mind walking a bit to the lineup and sharing waves with only a handful of locals.
- Nighttime turtle nesting walks — During nesting season local guides run low-impact beach walks to see turtles come ashore and lay eggs or hatchlings make their dash to the sea. It’s quiet, primal, and strictly respectful — no bright lights or flash photos — so you actually get to watch nature up close instead of through a screen.
- Whale and dolphin spotting boat trips (seasonal) — From a small boat you can sometimes see migrating whales or playful pods of dolphins offshore; mornings are usually the calmest and most productive. It’s not a theme-park trip — expect basic boats, patient searching, and the real possibility of brilliant wildlife sightings.
- Tidepool and rocky-point exploring — At low tide the rocky headlands reveal colourful tidepools and small reef life — perfect for inspecting crabs, anemones and fish without needing fancy gear. It’s a hands-on, slow kind of fun that shows a different side of the coast than the sand strip does.
- Beach camping and stargazing — Cambutal’s lack of bright lights makes for outstanding night skies; camp on the sand or hang a hammock and fall asleep to the surf. Nights are low-key: think bonfires, acoustic tunes, and serious constellations — just watch the tide line and follow local camping advice for safety.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.