Swimming
Swimming on multiple beaches, including Deer and Stone Islands
Surfing
Excellent conditions yearound from beginner to expert. Check out Playa Bruja, Playa Olas Altas, Cerritos Beach, Cagadazo Beach, and Playa Los Pinos.
Snorkeling
Not the best snorkeling, but a few nice spots
Fishing
Trips daily for marlin, sailfish, dorado and yellowfin tuna
Walking
A long malecon, seemingly endless beaches, in town walks
Golf
Two 18-hole courses
Kayaking
Sea kayaks rented for Deer Island, other locales
Boating
Marina; lots of boat trips, sailing yachts
Sailing
El Cid Yacht Club; good sailing
Good Food
Great seafood, good variety of restaurants
Jet Skis
Jet skis for rent on Playa Gaviotas
Club Scene
Senor Frogs and other party hearty clubs attract vacationers, locals
Museums
Small art and archaeology museums; nothing special
Sightseeing
Nice aquarium is fun for kids; old mining towns for day trips
Tennis
A great place to play tennis
Handicrafts
Mostly shell art and imports from other regions
Shopping
Fair
Sporting Events
Good baseball team
Birdwatching
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Colonial
Many nice vintage buildings downtown, though few are colonial
Ocean
Pacific Coast
City
A seaside city with resort emphasis
Humid
Sea breezes mitigate tropical heat
Dry
Dry season November through June
Nature
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Charm
The old colonial part of town has been restored and there are many good outdoor restaurants and cafes around the plaza.
Single
Lots of action for singles at area beaches, bars
EnglishSpeaking
Lots of ex-pats and English-speaking groups; locals speak English
International Airport
Yes, but not too many direct international flights
Weather
Hot, rainy and muggy in the summer - perfect in the winter.
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