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Playa Pelicano is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 183th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 95.5 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Guanica settlement, just 7.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa Pelicano 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.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Cana Gorda, which has a rating of 8.
Playa Pelicano (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 Pelicano 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.
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
Guanica 7.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Guanica 6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Guanica 3.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Guanica 5.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Guanica 6.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cabo Rojo 7.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cabo Rojo 16 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Cabo Rojo 14.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Rojo 6.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabo Rojo 6.1 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Pelicano, 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 Pelicano 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Pelicano.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.San Jacinto is the closest place located 3800 meters from the beach.
The Playa Pelicano 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.
There are 4 attractions near Playa Pelicano that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Ballena located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Pelicano 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.
Playa Pelicano (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 Pelicano (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.
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
Luquillo 1.5 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, 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
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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