Playa Sucia

Beach · Cabo Rojo

Playa Sucia

Beach · Cabo Rojo

1

Cabo Rojo 00622, Puerto Rico

Photos

Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null
Playa Sucia by null

Highlights

Discover a stunning, secluded beach where sandy shores meet red cliffs and expansive views of a lighthouse await after a rewarding hike.  

Placeholder
Placeholder
Placeholder

Cabo Rojo 00622, Puerto Rico Get directions

Information

Static Map

Cabo Rojo 00622, Puerto Rico Get directions

Features

Last updated

Mar 4, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@afar

"Undisturbed Moments in Playa Sucia's Secret Spots Five years ago, my friends and I found a secret beach near the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse. To this day, we've never seen anyone else there. Ignore the beach's misnomer—Bahia Sucia (dirty bay)—and plan on an 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. outing to this natural extravaganza. From the azure water, hike up to the lighthouse—set on a 200-foot cliff—for a look inside. Once outside again, dig for crabs and anemones. And then refrain from rushing back to plunge into the water. Explore a bit and you might just find an isolated pool surrounded by rocks. Climb down the rocks carefully for a bath in the secret beach brimming with fish. Close by, and hidden by somewhat thorny bushes, our secret bridge will lead you to your private viewpoint (pictured above). Sit undisturbed and listen to the waves lap (or, at times, crash) against the limestone formations. On your way home, be sure to keep an eye out for cotton and salt flats along the right side of the road."

Best Views in Puerto Rico
View Postcard for Playa Sucia

Agus Saladino

Google
Beautiful beach! Very warm water but it gets deep very close to shore, and it’s full of rocks in that part. Very big beach with lots of shade. Gets very busy around noon so it’s better to go early, parking is on the road and can be very hard to find a spot. After parking is a 20 minute walk to the beach. Very with it! Wouldn’t recommend for swimming a lot.

Kevin Carpanini

Google
Long hike but worth it! We went early and there weren't many people yet so we got a nice shady place in the trees. On our way out lots of people heading in. Parking sucks but seriously so beautiful. Picked up some trash on our way out. Remember to keep it clean. Made some hermit crab friends! Bring a sun shirt and hat for the walk!

Tanya Spady

Google
Stunning place to come visit. A must of on this side of the island. The water is calm, clear, and perfect temperature! Plenty of hiking trails up to the lighthouse as well.

Roberto

Google
One of my all-time favorite places in all Puerto Rico! The hike to the lighthouse is the most beautiful thing you’ll ever see while standing at the top of the cliffs looking down at the beach in the cove. Not a super strenuous hike. The natural bridge on the opposite side of the beach is also fun and so is the cave further down from the lighthouse following the cliff. Definitely very high up and generates amazing pictures. The beach itself is great, walk past the first half because it’s always full of rocks and grass and the second half on the further side is more sandy. Currently they have the main entrance closed to vehicles because people kept parking on the mangroves and damaging the plants so you’ll have to just park and walk all the way through the dirt road until you get to the hike up to the lighthouse. It’s approximately 3/4 of a mile to get to the chain that starts a hike up to the lighthouse and about a full mile to get to the actual beach if you skip the lighthouse hike so bring drinks and everything with you. You can always go on foot or bicycle whenever during operating hours. Usually close by 6 PM and does not allow nighttime access. During spring break and summer it gets extremely packed and space it scares on the beach but the hikes are still always decent.

Katie Peace

Google
Like something out of a movie. Very calm, perfect for children! It’s a good 20 minute hike, when you get to the lighthouse, take the left instead of going towards it. Make sure to bring water to drink. Totally worth the hike.

Kimberly Kennedy

Google
Plan a short walk into a beautiful beach. Lots of seaweed on about 50% of the beach. But the water color is beautiful. Took a hike up the cliffs, saw a sea turtle and fish. Beautiful vista views, turquoise waters, very calm water for kids with a gentle slope. No waves! Lots of shade trees up on the beach. Hermit crabs were fun to see and lots of birds. This is a nature.preserve so don't expect any amenities. Pack in and pack out trash. Keep it clean!

Mark Carignan

Google
Quiet, stunningly beautiful, a long walk from the closed gates but worth it. No facilities at all.

B. Garcia

Google
One of my top favorite beaches when I visit the island. It’s like a little Hawaiian beach in PR. FYI, It is a bit of a walk to the beach if you are traveling with elderly or disabled family or friends.