📍 Cabo Rojo
La Playuela (Playa Sucia)
🚶 road & short trail
Beach Features
ScenicSecluded
Current Conditions
Sargassum: No SargassumSurf: Medium WavesWind: Moderate Wind
About This Beach
La Playuela, commonly called Playa Sucia, is one of Puerto Rico’s most breathtaking beaches—an undeveloped crescent of white sand framed by limestone cliffs and the iconic Los Morrillos Lighthouse. Despite its nickname “Sucia” (“dirty”), the beach is pristine, with turquoise waters and dramatic views of the Cabo Rojo salt flats and cliffs. It’s part of the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, making it a favorite for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers.
Coordinates: 17.9369, -67.1999Updated: 9/24/2025
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