However, authorities did say that these employees had all received threats from organized crime networks.
One of the main reasons to head in this direction is the lack of crowds.
The trails that link both are a great place to start your explorations, with sightings of rare seabirds and sealions both on the menu.
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You'll also find white-sand beaches with sky-blue water, along with wave-bashed rocks where seabirds forever battle the winds.
Valencia Treviño is the only inmate in the video whose identity can be established.
You can also come for picnics on the dedicated tables that pepper the shoreline promenade.
There are also plenty of locals adding a bit of buzz to the spot, including surfers on the left-right breaks and dog walkers with their pooches on the lead.