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this may be your best option. You can also camp here for 11,500 COP, in the low
season; 15,500 COP in the high season, but you must provide your own tent.
Finca El Paraíso is around the corner and provides hammocks and camping
space. There is also a restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
There is a small store with items for higher than normal prices. Inquire at Finca
El Paraíso for prices.
A campground with an unknown name is directly next to Finca El Paraíso. If
you're facing the beach it's to the left. Low season - hammock, 15,000 COP with
a net; own tent, 10,000 COP per person; their tent, 30,000 COP single, 50,000
COP double; Prices are slightly higher for the high season. This campground has
breakfast for 7,000 COP and dinner from 15,000 COP - 40,000 COP.
WARNING
Do not swim at the beaches at Arrecifes. They are very DANGEROUS!!! There is
a very strong current and swimmers have drowned in this area in the recent
past. If you plan on staying at Arrecifes you must walk at least 15 minutes to a
swimmable beach.
To leave Affrecifes to go towards Cabo San Juan you must walk on the beach.
Face the beach and take a left. After five minutes or so, you will see a house with
a sign advertising as a panaderia. This house serves the best chocolate ball of
dough in the universe. You must stop and buy two for your trip. They cost 2,000
COP or however much the guy thinks he can get from you.
After you buy your chocolate greatness, you should be back on the trail heading
towards Cabo San Juan. You will start to pass by some amazing beaches and start
to feel very happy about your decision to make this effort to reach your
destination. 45 minutes past Arrecifies, you will reach your final destination,
Cabo San Juan.