located right on the beach

Recently selected as one of the 10 best beaches in Central America, Las Peñitas offers 2.5 km of smooth, dark sand, wonderful sunsets, surfing, fishing, and boating. The name was derived from the unique rock formations scattered here and there along the Pacific coastline. And although this area has grown in international popularity among expats and travelers in recent years, it still maintains its small-town charm with abundant local culture, traditions, and influence.

Las Peñitas and Poneloya both have magnificent beaches, as well as estuaries that fill and empty with the tide. The island of Juan Venado is a wildlife sanctuary declared a Natural Reserve due to its great ecological richness.

Although very quiet most of the year, during holiday seasons such as Easter, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, this small beach town is a popular destination for national tourists from all over the country - as well as foreigners - and takes on more of a party atmosphere with private events and concerts that go well into early morning hours. We encourage people to book rooms early during these high-volume periods, as most hotels on the beach sell out in advance. We also want guests to know that the vacation experience during peak times will be less "tranquilo".