Playa de Monterrico — Attraction in Santa Rosa

If you are visiting Guatemala and would like to visit one of the beaches the country has, Monterrico Beach is the geat place for it. Located 2 hours away from Antigua and 3 hours from the City. You can easily get there by booking an special bus or just a Chicken bus. The beach is located in a really good place, there are plenty of hotels and restaurants for your budget....

It’s so hot. The water was warm and the black sand just looked so beautiful. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because you can’t really get in. The tide and waves were really strong so It’s dangerous. I would love to come back during a season where it’s safe to get in. Still felt nice to sit at the shore and...

Monterrico is considered a black sand beach, it’s actually milk chocolate with golden glitter. The water is very warm and the sand is soft. Not much going on on the beach but the town is very lively with shops and restaurants lining the center of town leading up to the beach. Worth a day trip...