A perfectly circular bay, only connected to the sea on its western side. It was declared a Natural Protected Area (Area Natural Protegida) in 2008.

It is a fantastic setting for snorkeling or having a picnic on the beach.

Balandra Bay is actually made up of seven beaches and is known for having super shallow waters reveal large expanses of white sandbanks at low tide. This allows you to walk far out into the bay, and also walk around the headlands to explore the other beaches. Animals like fish and turtles can be seen in the shallows, while frigate birds and pelicans can be spotted above water.

In order to keep the beauty of this place some restrictions have been put in place. There is a limit on the number of visitors per day and specific time slots. The first slot is from 8:00-12:00 and the second slot is from 13:00-17:00.

There are no facilities at Balandra Beach so you need to bring food and plenty of water with you, but there’s still plenty to do. The main beach has chairs and umbrellas available to rent.

Balandra Bay has several hikes which can offer stunning views. The main trail from Balandra Beach to the most popular viewpoint doesn’t take very long to walk.

You can also explore the beaches surrounded by a network of mangroves.

Other attraction in Balandras is the famous Mushroom Rock. Known locally as El Hongo, a large boulder shaped like a mushroom due to wind and wave erosion at its base.

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