Photo of Playa Punta Mechudo with gray sand surface

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6.6

Good

Playa Punta Mechudo

#124 out of 133 in Baja California Sur

6.6

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

El Pardito • 9.7 km

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About

Playa Punta Mechudo is located on the Gulf of California (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 124th place out of 133 beaches in the Baja California Sur region 82 km away from its center, the city of La Paz. It is one of the beaches of El Pardito settlement, just 9.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a long bay with blue water and gray 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Playa Punta Mechudo 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.

Playa Punta Mechudo (Baja California Sur) is located outside the El Pardito 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 sunny coast 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 Playa Punta Mechudo 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

+31 ^o C +25 ^o C

Air temperature

3 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

El Pardito • 9.7 km

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Tourist Attraction Playa San Francisquito

9.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

El Pardito • 9.7km

Main locality of province

La Paz • 82km

Transport

Airport

LAP • 87.4km

Bus Station

Terminal De Autobuses • 80.6km

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6.6 Good

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Natalia Rivera

10 Exceptional

The beach is incredibly stunning, although it can be challenging to reach and is often deserted.

February 2024

Mara Alina

10 Exceptional

Grainy

February 2024

Mason Everett

10 Exceptional

Grainy

February 2024

Imara Alsharif

10 Exceptional

This bay is absolutely stunning! We dropped anchor here to have lunch and did a little bit of exploring. It turns out that this bay was named after a Mexican freediver named Mechudo, who was known for his remarkable looks and long, flowing hair. He was renowned as the best diver in the region, specializing in pearl diving. One day, he claimed to have discovered the largest pearl he had ever seen, and his friend encouraged him to retrieve it. Despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions, Mechudo went for it anyway. Unfortunately, he never resurfaced, and his friends had to leave on the boat. They returned the following day to search for him and discovered him underwater, with his hand trapped inside the enormous shell, his hair gracefully flowing in the water. It is said that you can catch a glimpse of his face and his flowing hair on the southern peak, as it emerges from the north.

February 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Punta Mechudo?

The coastline of Playa Punta Mechudo is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Punta Mechudo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Punta Mechudo, 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 Punta Mechudo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa Punta Mechudo is fully protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Playa Punta Mechudo 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 Punta Mechudo secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa Punta Mechudo?

Playa Punta Mechudo can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Punta Mechudo?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Punta Mechudo.

How far is the Playa Punta Mechudo from parking?

The Playa Punta Mechudo 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Punta Mechudo?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Punta Mechudo is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 21°C and water 21°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Punta Mechudo (Baja California Sur) 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 Punta Mechudo (Baja California Sur) 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.