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Los Caracoles beach
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Los Caracoles beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 6th place out of 53 beaches in the El Salvador region 150.2 km away from its center, the city of San Salvador. It is one of the beaches of El Jaguey settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and gray 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 not crowded place during the season.
Los Caracoles beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is The Jaguey beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Beach overall scores
Los Caracoles beach is located in El Salvador within El Jaguey, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This is my first time using GMaps and I must say, the beach I found is really nice and well-maintained. The street leading to it is easily accessible and there are some restaurants nearby. Additionally, there are also ranches available for rent in the area. If you're in search of a great spot, I highly recommend visiting this beautiful beach."
Max R.
"Situated on the route to Jaguey, this beach is easily accessible by continuing straight from El Tamarindo beach. The road leading to it is now paved, making it convenient to reach. Upon arrival, you will come across several small ramadas that offer a selection of national beers and a seafood-based menu. Despite minimal development and limited visitors, the beach itself is st..."
Tish Chavez
User reviews
"This is my first time using GMaps and I must say, the beach I found is really nice and well-maintained. The street leading to it is easily accessible and there are some restaurants nearby. Additionally, there are also ranches available for rent in the area. If you're in search of a great spot, I highly recommend visiting this beautiful beach."
Max R.
"Situated on the route to Jaguey, this beach is easily accessible by continuing straight from El Tamarindo beach. The road leading to it is now paved, making it convenient to reach. Upon arrival, you will come across several small ramadas that offer a selection of national beers and a seafood-based menu. Despite minimal development and limited visitors, the beach itself is st..."
Tish Chavez
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
El Tamarindo 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
La Periquera 2.5 km
What to do in Los Caracoles beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Los Caracoles beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Pupusas de la union• 6 min walk
- COMPRA Y VENTA DE MA...• 12 min walk
- Pupuseria Berenice• 12 min walk
- La esquina del sabor...• 17 min walk
Attractions
- Iglesia Católica de...• 3 min walk
- Playas Blancas• 14 min walk
- Pista jaguey• 21 min walk
- Punto mas al Sur de...• 28 min walk
Transport
- OZI• 24.9km
- Terminal de Oriente• 59km
- Estacion Ferroviaria• 21.2km
Localities
- El Jaguey• 1.2km
- San Salvador• 150.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Los Caracoles beach?
The coastline of Los Caracoles beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Los Caracoles beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Los Caracoles beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Los Caracoles beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Los Caracoles beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Los Caracoles beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Los Caracoles beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Los Caracoles 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 very smooth.
Is the Los Caracoles beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Los Caracoles beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Los Caracoles beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pupusas de la union is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
How far is the Los Caracoles beach from parking?
The Los Caracoles 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Los Caracoles beach?
There are 4 attractions near Los Caracoles beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Iglesia Católica de Maculís located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Los Caracoles beach (El Salvador) 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.Los Caracoles beach (El Salvador) 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.
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