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. Señor Iguana's is the other restaurant option here. The "Naked Beach" sign here doesn't actually indicate the sector of sand where discreet nudity is tolerated. For that, walk north along the beach. Amenities: food and drink; parking (no fee); toilets. Best for: nudists (to the north); partiers; walking.