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Notable beach · Santa Elena Province, Ecuador

Playa Carioca

Playa Carioca is a beach in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador.

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Playa Carioca: 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 Carioca

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 Carioca — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -2.21764, -80.90224. 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 Carioca safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Playa Carioca?

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

    What are the places to visit near Playa Carioca?

    Nearby: Punta Carnero Beach (beach, 8 km), La Libertad (park, 1 km), Playa Cautivo (beach, 1 km), Casa de los 100 años (fort, 1 km), Playa Cuyuipe (beach, 2 km), Ballenita (beach, 4 km).

    Is Playa Carioca worth visiting?

    Playa Carioca is listed as a notable beach in Ecuador on Spotwander.