Fodor's Expert Review Punta Oriente

This typical east-side beach is great for beachcombing but unsuitable for swimming due to the currents. It's nicknamed Playa Mezcalitos after the much-loved Mezcalito Café, which serves seafood and beer and has beachfront hammocks for an afternoon siesta. Senor Iguana's is the other restaurant option here. For privacy, walk north along the beach. Amenities: food and drink; toilets; parking (free). Best for: partiers; nudists (to the north); walking.