Balneario Manuel Morales

North Coast


This is a little-advertised public beach in Dorado where you can swim. At the end of Rte 697, it’s an OK bit of sand surrounded by rocky outcrops, but it can get very busy with noisy locals at weekends and marred by litter. For a better experience try Playa de Cerro Gordo, 5 miles to the west.


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