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Notable beach · Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca

Playa Tornillo

Playa Tornillo is a beach in Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca.

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Playa Tornillo: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Playa Tornillo

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Playa Tornillo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 15.76694, -96.09993. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Playa Tornillo safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Playa Tornillo yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Playa Tornillo?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Playa Tornillo?

    Nearby: Bahia de Tembo (beach, 54 km), Playa Zipolite (beach, 58 km), Santa María Tonameca (beach, 60 km), Playa Mermejita (beach, 64 km), Playa Manzanilla (beach, 0 km), Playa Ventura (beach, 0 km).

    Is Playa Tornillo worth visiting?

    Playa Tornillo is listed as a notable beach in Oaxaca on Spotwander.