Photo of La Playita with bright sand surface

Photo of La Playita with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of La Playita with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of La Playita located in natural area

7.6

Very good

La Playita

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Playita?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Playita.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cocos Café Danielita is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

#23 out of 34 in Galápagos

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Puerto Villamil • 2.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cocos Café Danielita

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Pizza Restaurant Booby Trap

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Bar Pink Iguana Bar

1.9km

Restaurant The Beach Galápagos

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Don Sanduchito

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Endemic Turtle

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Mexican Restaurant Gracias Madre Galápagos

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant CAFÉ RESTAURANTE BARUCH ISABELA

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar Isabela Sunset Bar

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Hiking Area El Túnel

430m

Park El Estero (Mangrove)

590m

Park Pozas Salinas de Puerto Villamil

1.6km

Park Sendero de los flamencos

1.7km

Park Centro de Crianza Tortugas Gigantes Arnaldo Tupiza Chamaidan

1.9km

Park Parque Nacional Galapagos

2.1km

Park infantil Park

2.2km

Park Barrio Loja

2.3km

Hiking Area Kayaking Isabela

3km

Supermarket Minimarket La Isla

2.3km

Supermarket MINIMARKET ESTEFANIA *

2.4km

Supermarket Minimarket La Churonita

2.5km

Supermarket MINIMARKET DYLAN Y DAFNE

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Del amor

280m

Tourist Attraction Playa Puerto Villamil

830m

Tourist Attraction El Estero

930m

Tourist Attraction EL COCAL

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Port Villamil Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Poza de los Flamingos

2.1km

Tourist Attraction ObservationTower

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Malecon Puerto Villamil

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Grieta del amor

2.4km

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About

La Playita is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 23th place out of 34 beaches in the Galápagos region The beach is located in a natural place.

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

La Playita 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Parque Nacional Galapagos, which has a rating of 8.4.

La Playita (Galápagos) is located outside the Puerto Villamil 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 Isabella island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the La Playita with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Puerto Villamil • 2.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Cocos Café Danielita

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Pizza Restaurant Booby Trap

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Bar Pink Iguana Bar

1.9km

Restaurant The Beach Galápagos

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Don Sanduchito

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Endemic Turtle

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Mexican Restaurant Gracias Madre Galápagos

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant CAFÉ RESTAURANTE BARUCH ISABELA

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar Isabela Sunset Bar

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Hiking Area El Túnel

430m

Park El Estero (Mangrove)

590m

Park Pozas Salinas de Puerto Villamil

1.6km

Park Sendero de los flamencos

1.7km

Park Centro de Crianza Tortugas Gigantes Arnaldo Tupiza Chamaidan

1.9km

Park Parque Nacional Galapagos

2.1km

Park infantil Park

2.2km

Park Barrio Loja

2.3km

Hiking Area Kayaking Isabela

3km

Supermarket Minimarket La Isla

2.3km

Supermarket MINIMARKET ESTEFANIA *

2.4km

Supermarket Minimarket La Churonita

2.5km

Supermarket MINIMARKET DYLAN Y DAFNE

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Del amor

280m

Tourist Attraction Playa Puerto Villamil

830m

Tourist Attraction El Estero

930m

Tourist Attraction EL COCAL

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Port Villamil Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Poza de los Flamingos

2.1km

Tourist Attraction ObservationTower

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Malecon Puerto Villamil

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Grieta del amor

2.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

310m 4 min walk

Playa del Amor Playa del Amor

5.8 Pleasant

1.6km 21 min walk

Puerto Villamil Beach Puerto Villamil Beach

8.3 Very good

2.4km

Parque Nacional Galapagos Parque Nacional Galapagos

8.4 Very good

65.7km

Playa Negra Playa Negra

7.5 Very good

67.3km

Isla Beach Isla Beach

6.8 Good

68.3km

Urbina Bay Urbina Bay

5.8 Pleasant

69.1km

Punta Cormorant Punta Cormorant

8.2 Very good

73.4km

Cerro Dragon Beach Cerro Dragon Beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Puerto Villamil • 2.4km

Transport

Airport

GPS • 97.9km

Bus Station

Terminal terrestre de Puerto Ayora • 77.7km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

Aria Johnson

10 Exceptional

It's absolutely stunning and impeccably clean.

April 2023

Liam Anderson

8 Very good

The location is absolutely gorgeous and at the start of the trail, you'll be able to spot plenty of tortoises as you continue walking.

April 2023

Lorenzo Rivera

10 Exceptional

This beach is a great spot to take some photos and cool off with a refreshing swim while cycling to the Wall of Tears.

April 2023

Sarina Patel

10 Exceptional

If you're heading out to the Wall of Tears on foot or by bike, this beach is a great spot to stop for some photos of the iguanas lounging around. There are shaded benches available, but be aware that there isn't much beach space and the water can get pretty high at times. It was deserted when we visited, but I'm not sure if that's typical or not. Most of the stops on the way to the Wall of Tears were similarly quiet. I highly recommend renting a bike as it's a fantastic way to get around. We opted for a tandem bike, which was a lot of fun, but we did have to walk it for a short distance when we encountered a few slight inclines on the way out. If this would bother you, consider renting separate bikes with chunky wheels to navigate the sandy spots. However, if you've never tried a tandem bike before, I say go for it! It wasn't too difficult and we only had to walk for a short distance. Just make sure to bring plenty of water with you.

April 2023

Lena Tran

10 Exceptional

There were animals all over the beach! I spent an hour trying to get the perfect shot with all the different creatures - cormorants, seagulls, pelicans, iguanas, crabs, and more! It's definitely worth taking some time to stop and appreciate the wildlife here.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the La Playita?

The coastline of La Playita 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 La Playita?

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

Is the La Playita good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

La Playita does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the La Playita for swimming is positive.

Is the La Playita 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 very smooth.

Is the La Playita 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Playita?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Playita.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cocos Café Danielita is the closest place located 1900 meters from the beach.

How far is the La Playita from parking?

The La Playita has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby La Playita?

There are 4 attractions near La Playita that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Del amor located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit La Playita?

The month with the highest temperature in La Playita is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 21°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

La Playita (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.La Playita (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.