La Poza de las Mujeres

7.3

/ 10 Good

#87 out of 224
in Barceloneta

About

La Poza de las Mujeres is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 87th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 41.2 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Barceloneta settlement, just 4.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views.

It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

La Poza de las Mujeres 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa La Esperanza, which has a rating of 7.9.

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Historical

+29 ^oC +23 ^oC

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+28 ^oC

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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La Poza de las Mujeres (Puerto Rico) is located outside the Barceloneta 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 La Poza de las Mujeres 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.

User reviews

"The Poza is a fantastic spot to unwind and take a dip in the water. It's surrounded by rocks, which makes it a peaceful and calm area. Additionally, it's easily accessible, so you won't have to go through any trouble to get there."

Karlo Kolinsky

"Poza de las Mujeres is a beach located in the Hacienda la Esperanza nature reserve in Manatí. The beach is easily accessible and offers a beautiful natural setting for visitors to enjoy."

Rilo

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Karlo Kolinsky

"Poza de las Mujeres is a beach located in the Hacienda la Esperanza nature reserve in Manatí. The beach is easily accessible and offers a beautiful natural setting for visitors to enjoy."

Rilo

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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Natural features

- Picturesque view

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- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

ARE• 18.1km
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Localities

Barceloneta• 4.4km
San Juan• 41.2km

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What is the water and sand quality of the La Poza de las Mujeres?

The coastline of La Poza de las Mujeres is covered with golden sand. 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 La Poza de las Mujeres?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Poza de las Mujeres, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the La Poza de las Mujeres good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

La Poza de las Mujeres is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the La Poza de las Mujeres for swimming is very positive.

Is the La Poza de las Mujeres 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 gentle.

Is the La Poza de las Mujeres secluded and good for relaxing?

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:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature

Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Poza de las Mujeres?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Poza de las Mujeres.

How far is the La Poza de las Mujeres from parking?

The La Poza de las Mujeres 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit La Poza de las Mujeres?

The month with the highest temperature in La Poza de las Mujeres 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

La Poza de las Mujeres (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.La Poza de las Mujeres (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.