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Playa Escondida is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 30th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 50.8 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Boqueron settlement, just 5.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
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, hikers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Playa Escondida 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, sea kayaking.
Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Colora, which has a rating of 8.1.
Playa Escondida (Puerto Rico) is located outside the Boqueron 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Luquillo 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Culebra 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Boqueron 4.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Fajardo 5.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Boqueron 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Luquillo 0.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque
Fajardo 9.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Luquillo 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Luquillo 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Luquillo 4.3 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Playa Escondida. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Playa Escondida implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Playa Escondida 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Escondida, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver 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 Escondida does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
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.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Playa Escondida can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Escondida.
The Playa Escondida has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.
There are 4 attractions near Playa Escondida that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kayak Village located in 2.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Escondida is September. 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 26°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Guanica 6.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
La Pica 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Aguadilla 3.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Rio Grande 3.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Rio Grande 6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Luquillo 6.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rincon 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Guanica 6.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Rojo 8.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rincon 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Isabela 4.6 km
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