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Playa Flamingo, Potrero & Brasilito
7 VIDEOS · 10.43°N 85.79°W · VISITED SINCE NOV 2020
WHEN WE VISITEDFirst Nov 2020 (3 nights), several times since
GETTING THERESelf-drive (rent a car)
WEATHER WE GOTSun & storm
BEST FOREveryone
WALKABILITYLow
NEED A VEHICLE?Recommended
TOURISTY LEVELMedium
BUDGET$$–$$$
DAYS WE'D RECOMMEND4–7
We first visited Flamingo in November 2020 and didn't get the best weather — but every trip after was better. The beach has very nice light sand, you get amazing sunsets, and Potrero isn't far for a more chilled vibe and a couple of restaurants along the beach.
We liked our visits to the Flamingo and Potrero area.
Watch Playa Flamingo, Potrero & Brasilito
What we'd tell a friend
- Stay in Potrero — unless you want a view, then stay up above Flamingo.
- Visit Playa Conchal.
- Try some craft beer.
- Visit Big Mama's Kitchen and Coco Loco.
Who should come here?
COME HERE IF
- You want a good beach vacation with choices
- You want amazing sunsets
- You want to get out on boats
SKIP IT IF
- You don't want a beach vacation
- You want more amenities and places to eat on the beach
- You want walkability
The Dufresnes Verdict
LOCAL CUISINE8/10
VALUE6/10
FRIENDLINESS9/10
WOULD RETURN? YES
Questions we actually get
Is Playa Flamingo worth visiting?
Yes — light sand, great sunsets, and Potrero close by for a chiller vibe. It's a solid beach-vacation base if you don't mind driving between spots.
How many days do you need?
Four to seven, depending on how much you want to explore Flamingo, Potrero, Brasilito, and Conchal.
Do you need a car?
Recommended. The beaches and restaurants are spread out and walkability is low.