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Notable beach · Región Costa Norte, Jalisco

Playa Esmerelda

Playa Esmerelda is a beach in Región Costa Norte, Jalisco.

Playa Esmerelda: 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 Esmerelda

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 Esmerelda — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 20.55158, -105.26952. 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 Esmerelda safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Playa Esmerelda?

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

    What are the places to visit near Playa Esmerelda?

    Nearby: Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (church, 9 km), Yelapa Waterfall (waterfall, 24 km), Playa de Guayabitos (beach, 66 km), Cascada Palo María (waterfall, 1 km), Playa Paredón (beach, 1 km), Palo Maria Waterfall (waterfall, 2 km).

    Is Playa Esmerelda worth visiting?

    Playa Esmerelda is listed as a notable beach in Jalisco on Spotwander.