Baru Beach
Last updated: Oct 21, 2023
Baru Beach is a two-mile stretch of cocoa sand, scattered driftwood and powerful surf north of Dominical. The lonely shore, which is part of Hacienda Baru Wildlife Refuge, has a wild and raw feel about it and is not safe for swimming due to strong rip currents.
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