and cafes of Mal Pais, but
there doesn't seem to be a need for them to be flanked by bodyguards, just yet.
The area is still remote and undeveloped. Complete with pot-holed dirt roads
that become very muddy in the rainy season (July–October) and dry like powder
in the dry season (November–May). The area is very spread out and transportation
is a must. Most locals get around on quad bikes and motorcycles. Most of these
have surf racks on them and it would be an odd day to travel the area without
seeing someone with a surfboard heading to the nearby breaks.
While Malpais is still a remote fishing
village, it also is known for modern day luxuries. Many excellent hotels and
luxury houses have been built in recent years, and there are many excellent
restaurants, with cuisine from around the world
