Notable beach · Izabal, Guatemala
Playa Publico
Playa Publico is a beach in Izabal, Guatemala.
Playa Publico: 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 Publico
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 Publico — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 15.69432, -88.62435. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Playa Publico
- Bay of Amatique · beach · Izabal · ~32 km · Must-see
- El Golfete · lake · Izabal · ~35 km · Must-see
- Biotopo Protegido Chocón Machacas · sanctuary · Izabal · ~46 km · Must-see
- Sarstoon Island · river spot · ~49 km · Must-see
- Parque Nacional Cusuco · sanctuary · San Pedro Sula · ~52 km · Must-see
- Internal Bay of Santo Tomás · beach · Izabal · ~4 km
- Iglesia de Cristo Puerto Barrios · church · Izabal · ~5 km
- Iglesia Evangelica Bautista · church · Izabal · ~7 km
- Barrio La Cuevita · cave · Izabal · ~7 km
- Punta de Palma · beach · Izabal · ~7 km
- Reserva Protectora de Manantiales Cerro San Gil · sanctuary · Izabal · ~19 km
- Sierra del Mico · viewpoint · Izabal · ~22 km
- Parque Nacional Cuevas de Silvino · sanctuary · Izabal · ~23 km
- Garifunas Disecados · museum · Izabal · ~25 km
- Playa de La Capitania · beach · Izabal · ~25 km
- Punta del Coche · beach · Izabal · ~26 km
- Hidden cave · cave · Izabal · ~26 km
- Santa Isabel Caye · river spot · Izabal · ~26 km
Other beaches & coast near Playa Publico
- Bay of Amatique · beach · Izabal · ~32 km · Must-see
- Bugle Caye Light · beach · Stann Creek · ~117 km · Must-see
- Laguna de Los Micos · beach · Atlántida · ~141 km · Must-see
- Internal Bay of Santo Tomás · beach · Izabal · ~4 km
- Punta de Palma · beach · Izabal · ~7 km
- Playa de La Capitania · beach · Izabal · ~25 km
- Punta del Coche · beach · Izabal · ~26 km
- Bahía La Graciosa · beach · Izabal · ~26 km
- Playa Cocoli · beach · Izabal · ~37 km
- Cabo Tres Puntas · beach · Izabal · ~38 km
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Frequently asked
Is Playa Publico safe to swim today?
No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Playa Publico yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Playa Publico?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Playa Publico?
Nearby: Bay of Amatique (beach, 32 km), El Golfete (lake, 35 km), Biotopo Protegido Chocón Machacas (sanctuary, 46 km), Sarstoon Island (river spot, 49 km), Parque Nacional Cusuco (sanctuary, 52 km), Internal Bay of Santo Tomás (beach, 4 km).
Is Playa Publico worth visiting?
Playa Publico is listed as a notable beach in Guatemala on Spotwander.