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Kind of a shore break here so no real surfing so to speak but you can do some fun body whomping in the shore pound..watch the rips though as they are frequent here. Best time to swim in in the morning prior to 11 or after 3pm when the sand starts to cool down. From 11-3 the black sand is a bit on the hot side to walk on barefoot.
Written Oct 8, 2011
If you stay at ARCAS during turtle season you will do plenty of this. There are a few other hatcheries near Monterrico. ARCAS does releases based on when the turtles are ready while some of the other places will hold hatchlings for tourist releases..ARCAS is more pro-turtle so to speak.
Written Jan 7, 2011
Address: The beach
Wildlife volunteers (you can be one!) help the University of San Carlos workers release baby turtles from hatching area to ocean. They hold a competition with tourists to see whose turtle makes it first to the water (all are released humanly) it is facinating to watch and participate. Also get guided bird watching tours. Several locals offer fishing trips and it is possible to catch a Marlin or MahiMahi.. Go for it....coooool. Dj
Written Apr 10, 2004
Address: Monterrico, Guatemala
The locals love beach soccer and in the village of Hawaii they have a championship team. If you are around during a festival you will probably see a game...Look for the Gallo tent and the noise.
Written Oct 8, 2011
Address: Hawaii Village
volunteers release baby turtls to the ocean. Univ group charges a small fee to make money for hatching, saving species area. Good thing to see and do.
Written Apr 10, 2004
Address: Monterrico, Guatemala
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volunteers release baby turtls to the ocean. Univ group charges a small fee to make money for hatching, saving species area. Good thing to see and do.
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Beautiful, quiet and peaceful black sand beach, located on the Guatemalan Pacific coast.
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Monterrico is an excelent beach destination in Guatamala, it´s easy to get there from the capital by taking the international Highway CA-9S it will take you by car 1hr45min or 2hrs tops. There are...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Monterrico. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Ok, Did not spend more than 5 hours here and after spending time in Hawaii Park I can't say that I would spend more time here. On the other hand Guatemala is a bit lacking in coastal resort towns on...
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My friend and had a super trip to Guatemala, we have visited the pre req sites of Tikal and Antiqua and were interested in getting "off the beaten trak". We had heard much about the beach at...
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