Playa La Macha
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Taylor Blair
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"This one’s an adventure! Drive to the Bongo Hostel, located on the northern portion of Manuel Antonio- there’s a small parking lot nearby where you can leave your car. Alternatively, if you have a 4×4 car, you can drive a bit further to the official trailhead (there will be a sign indicating that you can’t drive any further), which will save you about 10 minutes of walking. I’d avoid the dirt road if it’s recently rained- it unfortunately turns into a “muddy pit of death” road.
From here, you’ll hike about 20 or so minutes down through dense jungle until you reach the shore. The trail can be quite rocky and muddy- I’d strongly recommend wearing hiking / water shoes. (My chacos were by BFF on this trip)
This place is truly private. I went here twice and didn't see a soul the entire time. If you're looking for your own little slice of heaven-- this is it! "
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