The beach curves around Punta Uchire like an afterthought, occupying the coast between the central village beach and where the point's rocks begin to dominate. You'll notice the sand here runs slightly darker, mixed with fragments of volcanic stone and shell that give it a peppered appearance. The walking distance from town—maybe twenty minutes along the shore—keeps the crowds thin, filtering out anyone unwilling to carry their own supplies.
“The point's rocky geography creates a distinct microclimate and character, separating this beach from its more popular neighbor just minutes away.”
Credit: UnsplashA boat sitting on top of a sandy beach
Wind hits this section with more authority than the sheltered main beach. Palms lean permanently landward, and you'll want to anchor your towel with rocks or shoes unless you enjoy chasing fabric down the strand. The exposure that brings stronger breezes also delivers better sunset views; you're positioned to watch the sun sink behind the point's rocky silhouette, creating dramatic backlighting that photographers appreciate and casual beachgoers might find slightly too intense.
The rocks near the point create natural tide pools that harbor small fish, crabs, and the occasional stranded jellyfish. At high tide, waves crash against the darker stones with satisfying percussion. At low tide, you can pick your way along the point itself, though the footing gets tricky and barnacles make bare feet a bad idea. This is where Boca de Uchire residents come when they want the beach without the scene—still accessible, but just removed enough to feel like a choice rather than the default.
