The beach in front of Papagayo no longer exists. For years, there was lots of sandy beach in front of Papagayo. Even after adding the "outside area" to the restaurant, there was plenty of room for two rows of chairs and umbrellas in between Papagayo and the water. I don't remember what year, but the beach started getting smaller and smaller. It didn't "come and go". It was only "go" for a few years, until three years ago the sand was all gone and the water was splashing up against the structure of the restaurant.

A couple of years ago Club O put some rocks and boulders in front of Papagayo to try and protect the building. But the sand never came back and the water continued to be right up against the structure. This year Club O built a "seawall" about 20 feet in front of Papagayo. There is even 10 feet (or so) of sand that you can walk on in between the restaurant and the seawall. The seawall seems to be doing its job, and Papagayo appears to be well protected from the ocean.

But here's the problem....the sand just to the north (towards The Perch) of the new seawall is now eroding away at an alarming rate. It has to be because of the new seawall. We were there in mid June and saw three feet of sand taken away during our stay. Two of the posts from the fence that separates the beach from the resort were washed away during that time. The second Chalet in from Papagayo is unit # 47. Four or five years ago there was 40-50 feet of sand in between the porch of #47 and the beach. In mid June there was no more than 15 feet of sand in between that same porch and the water. The "seawall" seems to forcing the water into this area. Not only could #47 be in danger, but that whole section of beach could be in trouble.

I'm hoping we can get updates on this situation from people who see this for themselves over the next few months. What is the current situation and what (if anything) is Club O attempting to do about it?