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Playa el Cocodrilo is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 12th 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 small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa el Cocodrilo 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Cocodrilo Ensenada, which has a rating of 7.1.
Playa el Cocodrilo (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, 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.
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
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa el Cocodrilo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa el Cocodrilo is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa el Cocodrilo for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of the Playa el Cocodrilo 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:
Playa el Cocodrilo can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa el Cocodrilo.
There are 7 places to stay in the Playa el Cocodrilo area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa el Cocodrilo include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa el Cocodrilo has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa el Cocodrilo 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.
Playa el Cocodrilo (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.Playa el Cocodrilo (Baja California) 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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