What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Cayo Prieto?

The Playa Cayo Prieto 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.

What are the key activities at Playa Cayo Prieto?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Cayo Prieto, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Cayo Prieto good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa Cayo Prieto does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa Cayo Prieto 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Cayo Prieto 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.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Cayo Prieto?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Cayo Prieto.There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Frontera Yabucoeña is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Cayo Prieto from parking?

The Playa Cayo Prieto 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Cayo Prieto?

There are 4 attractions near Playa Cayo Prieto that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa El Guano located in 0.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Cayo Prieto?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Cayo Prieto 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Cayo Prieto (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 Cayo Prieto (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.

Photo of Playa Cayo Prieto with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Playa Cayo Prieto with turquoise pure water surface

Playa Cayo Prieto

8.3

#14 out of 224 in La Pica 4

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

La Pica • 4.2 km

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Playground Palmas Trail

8.4km

Playground Centro Comunal de Parcelas Martinez

8.9km

Playground Kid's Playground, Palmas del Mar

9.7km

Park YUCAE

1.1km

Park Reserva Natural Inés María Mendoza

1.6km

Hiking Area Playa Furtiva

1.9km

Park Parque Camino Nuevo

2.8km

Park Reserva Natural Humedal Punta Tuna

3.5km

Park Punta Tuna Wetlands Nature Reserve

3.5km

Park Parque Guayanés

6km

Park Playa Guayanes Instalaciones Deportivas

6km

Hiking Area Punta Guayanés

6.8km

Bar La Frontera Yabucoeña

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Ecuarican Bar Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar El Eden

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Café Don Mario

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant El Nuevo Horizonte

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Lola's Mojitos

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Sabor de la Pinchera

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Bar Bar El Jaguey Maunabo

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Casa Doña Gina

2km

Supermarket Colmado y Cafetería Lili

2.6km

Supermarket The Palmas Market

9.6km

Store Don Rey Cigar

8 - Very good 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Guano

600m

Tourist Attraction Playa Teresa

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Túnel Dr. Vicente Morales Lebrón

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Piedra Las Guaretas (Cueva de las Cabras)

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Arena Negra

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Bohios

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa California

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Letras de Patillas

8 - Very good 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Punta Icacos Canyon

8.6km

Historical Landmark Punta Tuna Lighthouse

4.2km

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About

Playa Cayo Prieto is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 14th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 57.6 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of La Pica settlement, just 4.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

La Pica • 4.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Palmas Trail

8.4km

Playground Centro Comunal de Parcelas Martinez

8.9km

Playground Kid's Playground, Palmas del Mar

9.7km

Park YUCAE

1.1km

Park Reserva Natural Inés María Mendoza

1.6km

Hiking Area Playa Furtiva

1.9km

Park Parque Camino Nuevo

2.8km

Park Reserva Natural Humedal Punta Tuna

3.5km

Park Punta Tuna Wetlands Nature Reserve

3.5km

Park Parque Guayanés

6km

Park Playa Guayanes Instalaciones Deportivas

6km

Hiking Area Punta Guayanés

6.8km

Bar La Frontera Yabucoeña

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Ecuarican Bar Restaurant

9.4 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar El Eden

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Café Don Mario

9.6 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant El Nuevo Horizonte

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Lola's Mojitos

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Sabor de la Pinchera

9.6 - Exceptional 1.6km

Bar Bar El Jaguey Maunabo

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Casa Doña Gina

2km

Supermarket Colmado y Cafetería Lili

2.6km

Supermarket The Palmas Market

9.6km

Store Don Rey Cigar

8 - Very good 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Guano

600m

Tourist Attraction Playa Teresa

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Túnel Dr. Vicente Morales Lebrón

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Piedra Las Guaretas (Cueva de las Cabras)

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Arena Negra

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Bohios

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa California

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Letras de Patillas

8 - Very good 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Punta Icacos Canyon

8.6km

Historical Landmark Punta Tuna Lighthouse

4.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

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Playa Punta Tuna

7.9 Very good

4.4km

Playa Maunabo

6.8 Good

5km

Playa Los Bohios

7.5 Very good

6.5km

Playa Guayanes

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

La Pica • 4.2km

Main locality of province

San Juan • 57.6km

Transport

Airport

HUC • 15.6km

Bus Station

Terminal de Guaguas • 5.1km

Train Station

Cupey • 47.8km

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Novice Beachgoer • 2 years ago

Isolated, dangerous waters with lots of currents. Locals are not friendly, you’ll could get assaulted ir robbed if not from the neighborhood.

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Playa Cayo Prieto

Playground Palmas Trail

Playground Centro Comunal de Parcelas Martinez

Playground Kid's Playground, Palmas del Mar

Park YUCAE

Park Reserva Natural Inés María Mendoza

Hiking Area Playa Furtiva

Park Parque Camino Nuevo

Park Reserva Natural Humedal Punta Tuna

Park Punta Tuna Wetlands Nature Reserve

Park Parque Guayanés

Park Playa Guayanes Instalaciones Deportivas

Hiking Area Punta Guayanés

Bar La Frontera Yabucoeña

Restaurant Ecuarican Bar Restaurant

Bar El Eden

Cafe Café Don Mario

Restaurant El Nuevo Horizonte

Bar Lola's Mojitos

Restaurant Sabor de la Pinchera

Bar Bar El Jaguey Maunabo

Restaurant Casa Doña Gina

Supermarket Colmado y Cafetería Lili

Supermarket The Palmas Market

Store Don Rey Cigar

Tourist Attraction Playa El Guano

Tourist Attraction Playa Teresa

Tourist Attraction Túnel Dr. Vicente Morales Lebrón

Tourist Attraction Piedra Las Guaretas (Cueva de las Cabras)

Tourist Attraction Playa Arena Negra

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Bohios

Tourist Attraction Playa California

Tourist Attraction Letras de Patillas

Tourist Attraction Punta Icacos Canyon

Historical Landmark Punta Tuna Lighthouse

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Weather

La Pica, ,

Playground Palmas Trail

Playground Centro Comunal de Parcelas Martinez

Playground Kid's Playground, Palmas del Mar

Park YUCAE

Park Reserva Natural Inés María Mendoza

Hiking Area Playa Furtiva

Park Parque Camino Nuevo

Park Reserva Natural Humedal Punta Tuna

Park Punta Tuna Wetlands Nature Reserve

Park Parque Guayanés

Park Playa Guayanes Instalaciones Deportivas

Hiking Area Punta Guayanés

Bar La Frontera Yabucoeña

Restaurant Ecuarican Bar Restaurant

Bar El Eden

Cafe Café Don Mario

Restaurant El Nuevo Horizonte

Bar Lola's Mojitos

Restaurant Sabor de la Pinchera

Bar Bar El Jaguey Maunabo

Restaurant Casa Doña Gina

Supermarket Colmado y Cafetería Lili

Supermarket The Palmas Market

Store Don Rey Cigar

Tourist Attraction Playa El Guano

Tourist Attraction Playa Teresa

Tourist Attraction Túnel Dr. Vicente Morales Lebrón

Tourist Attraction Piedra Las Guaretas (Cueva de las Cabras)

Tourist Attraction Playa Arena Negra

Tourist Attraction Playa Los Bohios

Tourist Attraction Playa California

Tourist Attraction Letras de Patillas

Tourist Attraction Punta Icacos Canyon

Historical Landmark Punta Tuna Lighthouse

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

La Pica • 4.2km

San Juan • 57.6km

Transport

HUC • 15.6km