Is there danger of rip currents at the local beaches?
Several of the local beaches do have rip current risks. Playa Chiquita has a low risk of rip currents because it has coral features and curved bays, which assists the ocean in channelling water out. Cocles is the only beach with a lifeguard, however, it is also the beach with the highest risk of rip currents, so it is best to swim in the marked areas there. Rip currents form when there is bigger surf, so it can be seasonal. We include Safety Instructions in our Welcome Guest book that details how to swim back to shore safely if you are caught in a rip current. It is best to swim with a friend, not alone, and if the sea looks particularly rough, to abstain from swimming.
