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Must-see beach · Yucatán, Yucatán

Scorpion Reef

Arrecife Alacranes

Scorpion Reef is a beach in Yucatán, Yucatán.

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Scorpion Reef: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Scorpion Reef

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Scorpion Reef — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 22.47554, -89.70395. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Scorpion Reef safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Scorpion Reef yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Scorpion Reef?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Scorpion Reef?

    Nearby: Parque Nacional Arrecife Alacranes (sanctuary, 4 km), Isla Desertora (river spot, 8 km), Isla Pérez Lighthouse (river spot, 13 km), Isla Chica (river spot, 15 km), Isla Pájaros (river spot, 16 km), Parque Nacional Arrecife Alacranes (river spot, 2 km).

    Is Scorpion Reef worth visiting?

    Scorpion Reef is listed as a must-see beach in Yucatán on Spotwander.