U.S. News Insider Tip: For the 1.55-mile trek to Tortuga Bay's Playa Mansa, wear comfy shoes and bring snacks and water. Once at the beach, you can snorkel, watch marine iguanas or rent a kayak ...

Some, however, do caution that getting to the beach takes longer than you might expect. Though just 1.5 miles from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, it can take about 30 minutes if you're walking or a 10 ...