Just minutes from Playa Samara (with its restaurants, shopping and amenities), and located next to Punta Indio (which is well worth figuring out how to get into… hint - there’s technically no direct entrance, but shimmying here and checking over there you’ll find a hole in a fence which’ll get you on the right track), Playa Carrillo offers a secluded, perfect, unoccupied beach experience - no frills, no amenities (so bring refreshments and snacks). As it’s just a quick hop from the awesome Playa Samara, though, a day at Playa Carrillo could easily be book-ended and/or punctuated by quick trips over for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The drive from Samara to Carrillo is scenic, winding, beautiful, with readily available parking right off the road. The area is very well-maintained, and - conveniently - you can camp (if that’s your predilection) at Mora Campground. Similar to Playa Samara, you’ll find a long, deep, fine sand beach perfect for families, or a relaxing swim, though we found the surf to be far less rambunctious than at Playa Samara. This place is perfect, a must visit!