Photo of Playa San Juaniquito with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Playa San Juaniquito with blue water surface

Photo of Playa San Juaniquito with spacious shore

6.9

Good

Playa San Juaniquito

Loreto, Mexico

#106 out of 133 in Baja California Sur

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Deserted Sand & Pebbles bottom Fully waves protected

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Located outside the settlement

Loreto • 43.8 km

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Tourist Attraction Caleta Ramada

2.4km

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About

Playa San Juaniquito is located on the Gulf of California (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 106th place out of 133 beaches in the Baja California Sur region 274.4 km away from its center, the city of La Paz. It is one of the beaches of Loreto settlement, just 43.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and light sand & pebble cover, 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa San Juaniquito 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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Punta San Basilio ii, which has a rating of 7.7.

Playa San Juaniquito (Baja California Sur) is located outside the Loreto 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 San Juaniquito 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 +27 ^o C

Air temperature

4.2 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Loreto • 43.8 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Caleta Ramada

2.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.5km

Playa Punta San Basilio ii Playa Punta San Basilio ii

7.7 Very good

3.1km

Playa Punta San Basilio Playa Punta San Basilio

7.1 Good

27.5km

Playa San Sebastian Playa San Sebastian

6.1 Pleasant

36.8km

Playa La Picazon Playa La Picazon

6.8 Good

37.1km

Playa San Sebastian II Playa San Sebastian II

6.7 Good

42.8km

Playa La Negrita Playa La Negrita

7.5 Very good

44.1km

Playa Armenta Playa Armenta

8.2 Very good

44.4km

Playa Oasis Playa Oasis

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Loreto • 43.8km

Main locality of province

La Paz • 274.4km

Transport

Airport

LTO • 46.1km

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Amara Oceana Alvarez

10 Exceptional

Very beautiful place

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa San Juaniquito?

Playa San Juaniquito has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa San Juaniquito?

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

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

Playa San Juaniquito is fully protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Playa San Juaniquito 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa San Juaniquito 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 Playa San Juaniquito?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa San Juaniquito.

How far is the Playa San Juaniquito from parking?

The Playa San Juaniquito 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 San Juaniquito?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa San Juaniquito is August. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 20°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa San Juaniquito (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 San Juaniquito (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.