“An earlier article on the easy-going beachside town of Guayabitos focused on the services the town offers and on activities within easy walking distance. Most people staying more than a few days begin to get itchy feet and wonder if there is anywhere worth visiting a little further afield. This article suggests some possible side-trips (half a day required) within a short drive of the town. A rental car or taxi is your best bet in terms of flexibility, though really intrepid travelers could also reach these places using public transport, provided time is no problem and they are fully prepared to walk the last few kilometers in the hot sun.
Let's start by exploring the coast.
Playa Los Ayala & Playa del Beso.
At the southern edge of town, a paved road goes west to the village of Playa Los Ayala, where there are dozens of rooms and self-contained apartments for rent. In fact, it looks remarkably like Guayabitos did 25 years ago! The beach is good, and while frigate birds circle overhead, why not enjoy a coconut (12 pesos, just over a dollar) or a bag of churritos (5 pesos)? Five minutes walk from the far end of the beach is a path over the hill to Playa del Beso. The path winds through a veritable jungle of luxuriant fan palms and big burseras with their distinctive green, peeling bark before revealing a charming small cove, an ideal location for a quiet sunbathe, away from the masses.
Next, the real undiscovered gem of all the (easily accessible) beaches. Return to the main highway (Federal highway 200) and then turn south for about 5 kilometers as far as Monteón. Turn right (west) off the highway . . .
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