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Recreo

More a pool of vacation rentals than a true resort, Recreo is popular for family vacations, yoga retreats, and basically anyone else looking for a one- to five-bedroom villa with cooking facilities and private plunge pools. The houses are part of a remote gated development spread over rolling hills. The property lacks a restaurant, but you could arrange to have a private chef cook for you in your villa. The resort is not right on the water but just a few minutes away from the gorgeous and semi-deserted Playa Rajada. A car is a necessity here.