Photo of Playa de Yauco with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Playa de Yauco with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Playa de Yauco with long straight shore

Photo of Playa de Yauco with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa de Yauco located in natural area

7.6

Very good

Playa de Yauco

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Yauco?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Yauco.There are 4 restaurants nearby.San Jacinto is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

#71 out of 224 in Guanica

7.6

Very good

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

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Located outside the settlement

Guanica • 6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant San Jacinto

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Las Palmas Restaurant at Copamarina

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Alexandra

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar Guabairo... Pitaste?

9.8 - Exceptional 4.2km

Bar Colmado Matos

8.4 - Very good 4.2km

Bar EL 2ble Tranque

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Bar Exyrius Sport Bar & Grill

6.6 - Good 5km

Fast Food Restaurant Dulce's Pinchos y algo mas

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Bar El Quisqueyano

5km

Park ANP Bahía Ballena Para La Naturaleza

600m

Park bosque siempreverde

1.7km

Park Bosque Deciduo Deciduo

2km

Park Guánica State Forest

2.1km

National Park Bosque Seco de Guanica

2.1km

Park Fuerte Caprón - Camino más Cerca

5km

Park Parque Pasivo Sylvia Castro Alicea

5.5km

Playground Balneario Caña Gorda

2.8km

Playground Muelle Malecón Guánica

5.1km

Playground Playa santa

9.5km

Supermarket Colmado/ Cafeteria El Bodegón de Tito

10km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Yauco

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Playa Ballena

9.4 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Letras Yauco en la carretera

530m

Tourist Attraction Guayacán Centenario

9.8 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Gilligan's Island

2.2km

Tourist Attraction El Vigia

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Caña Gorda

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Eco Water Adventure

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Congres

4.3km

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About

Playa de Yauco is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 71th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 96.6 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Guanica settlement, just 6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa de Yauco 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.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Cana Gorda, which has a rating of 8.

Playa de Yauco (Puerto Rico) is located outside the Guanica 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 de Yauco 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 +25 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Guanica • 6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant San Jacinto

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Las Palmas Restaurant at Copamarina

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Alexandra

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar Guabairo... Pitaste?

9.8 - Exceptional 4.2km

Bar Colmado Matos

8.4 - Very good 4.2km

Bar EL 2ble Tranque

9.4 - Excellent 5km

Bar Exyrius Sport Bar & Grill

6.6 - Good 5km

Fast Food Restaurant Dulce's Pinchos y algo mas

9.6 - Exceptional 5km

Bar El Quisqueyano

5km

Park ANP Bahía Ballena Para La Naturaleza

600m

Park bosque siempreverde

1.7km

Park Bosque Deciduo Deciduo

2km

Park Guánica State Forest

2.1km

National Park Bosque Seco de Guanica

2.1km

Park Fuerte Caprón - Camino más Cerca

5km

Park Parque Pasivo Sylvia Castro Alicea

5.5km

Playground Balneario Caña Gorda

2.8km

Playground Muelle Malecón Guánica

5.1km

Playground Playa santa

9.5km

Supermarket Colmado/ Cafeteria El Bodegón de Tito

10km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Yauco

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Playa Ballena

9.4 - Excellent 260m

Tourist Attraction Letras Yauco en la carretera

530m

Tourist Attraction Guayacán Centenario

9.8 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Gilligan's Island

2.2km

Tourist Attraction El Vigia

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Caña Gorda

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Eco Water Adventure

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Congres

4.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

620m 8 min walk

Playa Frontera Playa Frontera

6.8 Good

1.2km 15 min walk

Playa Tamarindo Playa Tamarindo

7.6 Very good

1.3km 18 min walk

Playa Ballena Playa Ballena

7.1 Good

1.7km 23 min walk

Playa Pelicano Playa Pelicano

6.4 Pleasant

2.8km

Playa Cana Gorda Playa Cana Gorda

8 Very good

4.3km

Playa Los Congres Playa Los Congres

5.8 Pleasant

4.9km

Playa Jaboncillo Playa Jaboncillo

6.8 Good

5.3km

Playa Punta Ventana Playa Punta Ventana

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Guanica • 6km

Main locality of province

San Juan • 96.6km

Transport

Airport

PSE • 31.7km

Bus Station

Campanilla • 82.8km

Train Station

Bayamón • 89.3km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

Jovanni Alvarez

10 Exceptional

The beach is a stunning location with occasional powerful waves that add to the overall charm. Nestled in the southernmost section of Yauco, Barrio Barinas, this spot is truly a delightful experience.

1 year ago

Yuka Mizuki WA Gomez

10 Exceptional

Nice place

1 year ago

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Yauco?

The Playa de Yauco is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa de Yauco?

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

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

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

Is the Playa de Yauco 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de Yauco 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 de Yauco?

Playa de Yauco can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Yauco?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Yauco.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.San Jacinto is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa de Yauco from parking?

The Playa de Yauco 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 Playa de Yauco?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Yauco that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Ballena located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Yauco?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Yauco is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Yauco (Puerto Rico) 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 de Yauco (Puerto Rico) 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.