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Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada
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About
Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 27th place out of 43 beaches in the Baja California region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.
Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada 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, snorkeling.
Not everyone can get to this beach. To reach it, you have to follow a dangerous mountain path, not recommended for children and elderly people. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa el Cocodrilo, which has a rating of 7.7.
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+20
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Beach overall scores
Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada (Baja California) is located outside the Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero) 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
User reviews
"You need to realize that accessing the beach is not straightforward, so it's advisable to bring only a backpack. It's not suitable for children or elderly individuals, but you'll definitely have a good time. The beach is well-maintained, and by the way, please remember to clean up before you depart."
Ricardo Montañez
"It's a great spot to disconnect from the world. You can enjoy a pleasant stroll and take a dip in the ocean. It only costs 50 pesos (2.5 dollars) for parking, security, and beach access."
Renato Sanchez
User reviews
"You need to realize that accessing the beach is not straightforward, so it's advisable to bring only a backpack. It's not suitable for children or elderly individuals, but you'll definitely have a good time. The beach is well-maintained, and by the way, please remember to clean up before you depart."
Ricardo Montañez
"It's a great spot to disconnect from the world. You can enjoy a pleasant stroll and take a dip in the ocean. It only costs 50 pesos (2.5 dollars) for parking, security, and beach access."
Renato Sanchez
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
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11.7km
from the beach
Entire House
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Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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8.5km from center
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12.4km
from the beach
Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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7km from center
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12.5km
from the beach
Homestay
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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8.3km from center
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13.5km
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Motel
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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7.5km from center
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14km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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5.6km from center
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14km
from the beach
Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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5.6km from center
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14.3km
from the beach
Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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7.8km from center
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14.4km
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Hotel
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Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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9.2km from center
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15.7km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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4.7km from center
Booking.com
15.7km
from the beach
Entire House
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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10.4km from center
Booking.com
15.8km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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10.2km from center
Booking.com
15.8km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
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10.2km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero) 13 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
El Rosario de Abajo 215.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Good for Surfing
Ensenada 3.4 km
What to do in Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Transport
- ESE• 13.4km
- Rosarito• 79.7km
- Estación García• 85.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada?
The Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada?
There are 7 places to stay in the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada from parking?
The Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada is September. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 16°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada (Baja California) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada (Baja California) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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