Photo of El Tambor beach with bright sand surface

Photo of El Tambor beach with turquoise water surface

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El Tambor beach

Altata, Mexico

#20 out of 26 in Sinaloa

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Yameto • 5.1 km

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About

El Tambor beach is located on the Gulf of California (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 20th place out of 26 beaches in the Sinaloa region 64.4 km away from its center, the city of Culiacan. It is one of the beaches of Yameto settlement, just 5.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

El Tambor beach 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.

El Tambor beach (Sinaloa) is located outside the Yameto 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 El Tambor beach 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

+30 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Yameto • 5.1 km

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Yameto • 5.1km

Main locality of province

Culiacan • 64.4km

Transport

Airport

CUL • 55.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the El Tambor beach?

The coastline of El Tambor beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at El Tambor beach?

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

Is the El Tambor beach good for swimming?

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

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

Is the El Tambor beach 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 El Tambor beach 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of El Tambor beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on El Tambor beach.

How far is the El Tambor beach from parking?

The El Tambor beach 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 El Tambor beach?

The month with the highest temperature in El Tambor beach 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 22°C and water 21°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

El Tambor beach (Sinaloa) 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.El Tambor beach (Sinaloa) 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.