Playa Rincón
For a quieter, more secluded beach experience, head to Playa Rincón—a postcard-perfect beach with palm trees, soft sand and brilliant turquoise waters. The crowds are light here due to lack of easy access—it requires a vehicle with four-wheel drive or a boat from nearby Las Galeras to bring you in. Here, the Caño Frio river flows into the sea, and there’s plenty of shade, courtesy of the palms and seagrape trees that fringe the shore. Despite Playa Rincón’s relative seclusion, there are a few small eateries here where you can grab lunch.