What is the water and sand quality of the Playa la Encomienda?

The coastline of Playa la Encomienda is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa la Encomienda?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa la Encomienda good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Playa la Encomienda are usually strong.So the overall recommendation of the Playa la Encomienda for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa la Encomienda good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa la Encomienda secluded and good for relaxing?

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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa la Encomienda?

The bar is located right on the Playa la Encomienda.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Restaurante La China is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa la Encomienda?

There are 1 places to stay in the Playa la Encomienda area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa la Encomienda include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=729140&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Escondido - Adults Only </a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa la Encomienda from parking?

The Playa la Encomienda 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa la Encomienda?

There are 4 attractions near Playa la Encomienda that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa el Venado located in 2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa la Encomienda?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa la Encomienda is April. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in July, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 29°C and water 30°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa la Encomienda (Oaxaca) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Playa la Encomienda with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa la Encomienda with turquoise water surface

Photo of Playa la Encomienda with long straight shore

Playa la Encomienda

Piedra Blanca, Mexico

6.8

#83 out of 95 in Oaxaca 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

El Venado • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Park Playa la Encomienda

50m

Park Parque Encomienda

900m

Park Parque la crusesita

1.1km

Park Parque Tortugario

1.8km

Park Playa el Venado

2.1km

Restaurant Restaurante La China

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Seafood Restaurant Laguna "La Encomienda"

8.6 - Excellent 250m

Tourist Attraction Playa el Venado

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction EL JICARO

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Escondida

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Punta Venado

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa del amor

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Roca Blanca

5.4km

Tourist Attraction The White Rock

6.3km

Tourist Attraction La Huerta de Don Beto Torres

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Capilla Santa Cecilia

7.8km

Historical Landmark Estadio Bernabeu

7.6km

Historical Landmark Camp Nou

7.6km

Historical Landmark Cine Río

8.2km

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About

Playa la Encomienda is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 83th place out of 95 beaches in the Oaxaca region The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

El Venado • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Park Playa la Encomienda

50m

Park Parque Encomienda

900m

Park Parque la crusesita

1.1km

Park Parque Tortugario

1.8km

Park Playa el Venado

2.1km

Restaurant Restaurante La China

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Seafood Restaurant Laguna "La Encomienda"

8.6 - Excellent 250m

Tourist Attraction Playa el Venado

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction EL JICARO

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Escondida

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Punta Venado

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa del amor

10 - Exceptional 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Roca Blanca

5.4km

Tourist Attraction The White Rock

6.3km

Tourist Attraction La Huerta de Don Beto Torres

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Capilla Santa Cecilia

7.8km

Historical Landmark Estadio Bernabeu

7.6km

Historical Landmark Camp Nou

7.6km

Historical Landmark Cine Río

8.2km

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Stays nearby

1 accomodations nearby

16.3km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hotel Escondido - Adults Only

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

El Venado • 14.2km from center

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Area

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Playa la Encomienda

Piedra Blanca, Mexico

Park Playa la Encomienda

Park Parque Encomienda

Park Parque la crusesita

Park Parque Tortugario

Park Playa el Venado

Restaurant Restaurante La China

Seafood Restaurant Laguna "La Encomienda"

Tourist Attraction Playa el Venado

Tourist Attraction EL JICARO

Tourist Attraction Playa Escondida

Tourist Attraction Playa Punta Venado

Tourist Attraction Playa del amor

Tourist Attraction Playa Roca Blanca

Tourist Attraction The White Rock

Tourist Attraction La Huerta de Don Beto Torres

Tourist Attraction Capilla Santa Cecilia

Historical Landmark Estadio Bernabeu

Historical Landmark Camp Nou

Historical Landmark Cine Río

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Weather

El Venado, Oaxaca,

Park Playa la Encomienda

Park Parque Encomienda

Park Parque la crusesita

Park Parque Tortugario

Park Playa el Venado

Restaurant Restaurante La China

Seafood Restaurant Laguna "La Encomienda"

Tourist Attraction Playa el Venado

Tourist Attraction EL JICARO

Tourist Attraction Playa Escondida

Tourist Attraction Playa Punta Venado

Tourist Attraction Playa del amor

Tourist Attraction Playa Roca Blanca

Tourist Attraction The White Rock

Tourist Attraction La Huerta de Don Beto Torres

Tourist Attraction Capilla Santa Cecilia

Historical Landmark Estadio Bernabeu

Historical Landmark Camp Nou

Historical Landmark Cine Río

Stays nearby

Hotel Escondido - Adults Only

Resort Villa

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

El Venado • 2.1km

Transport

PXM • 35.2km

Terminal Turística Municipal • 36.7km

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Travelers reviews

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