Photo of Playa El Manglecito with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa El Manglecito with turquoise pure water surface

6.8

Good

Playa El Manglecito

El Progreso, Ecuador

#30 out of 34 in Galápagos

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

El Progreso • 8.8 km

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Park Playa El Manglecito

630m

Park Puerto Grande

8.5km

Park Playa Tijeretas

9.6km

Park Bahía Baquerizo Moreno

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Kicker Rock

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Rancho Ecológico El Mirador"SOL NACIENTE"

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Mirador La Soledad

6.6km

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About

Playa El Manglecito is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 30th place out of 34 beaches in the Galápagos region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa El Manglecito coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Playa El Manglecito (Galápagos) is located outside the El Progreso settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the San Cristobal island and the correct question is not how to get to Playa El Manglecito, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

El Progreso • 8.8 km

Map of beach

Park Playa El Manglecito

630m

Park Puerto Grande

8.5km

Park Playa Tijeretas

9.6km

Park Bahía Baquerizo Moreno

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Kicker Rock

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Rancho Ecológico El Mirador"SOL NACIENTE"

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Mirador La Soledad

6.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

5.2km

Playa Ochoa Playa Ochoa

8.2 Very good

8.3km

Puerto Grande Puerto Grande

7.6 Very good

8.9km

Playa Baquerizo Playa Baquerizo

7 Good

10.2km

Muelle Tijeretas Muelle Tijeretas

7.1 Good

10.6km

Point Carola Beach Point Carola Beach

8.2 Very good

10.8km

Playa man Playa man

8 Very good

11km

Playa de Oro Playa de Oro

7 Good

11.4km

Playa Cerro Brujo Playa Cerro Brujo

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

El Progreso • 8.8km

Transport

Airport

SCY • 12.6km

Bus Station

Terminal terrestre de Puerto Ayora • 88.1km

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Elias Rodriguez

10 Exceptional

This location can be reached by boat.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa El Manglecito?

The coastline of Playa El Manglecito is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa El Manglecito?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa El Manglecito, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa El Manglecito good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Playa El Manglecito is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa El Manglecito for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa El Manglecito good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa El Manglecito secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa El Manglecito?

Playa El Manglecito can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Manglecito?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa El Manglecito.

How far is the Playa El Manglecito from parking?

The Playa El Manglecito has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa El Manglecito?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa El Manglecito is March. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 20°C and water 21°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa El Manglecito (Galapagos) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa El Manglecito (Galapagos) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.