The public section of beach that lies between Otres 1 and Otres 2 was the original Otres Beach a few years back according to Marcus. Then one day with no notice or explanation, the government announced that the restaurants, bars, guest houses etc. located there were to be bulldozed. And that’s exactly what happened. Some of the infrastructure still remains here and there, but mostly it’s just a gorgeeous white-sand beach lined at the ocean’s edge with huge trees that provide much-appreciated shade.
Otres 1 and 2, in stark contrast, are filled with establishments built up to the water’s edge, beach chairs sitting in the water. There are tourists everywhere and locals trying to sell the usual massages, hair removal, sarongs, fruit, jewelry, etc. I passed one place the other day with a big sign out front that said Blame Canada…
Not wanting to be held personally responsible for whatever it was that we did, I stayed away from the chaos, opting instead for a spot under a tree and several hours in and out of the green water in the secluded centre. Life is good.
Gorgeous…
This is Jan and I saying hello bye…
What a magical, amazing spot! So enjoy your posts. By the way, have you noticed any scooter businesses run by women? I saw a piece in the news lately, thought it was in Thailand. They wear pink helmets!