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Playa Balandra

Mexico

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#16 IN THE WORLD

MEXICO'S OFF THE BEATEN PATH GEM

Despite its popularity, Playa Balandra in La Paz retains its incredible untouched beauty thanks to strict regulations that limit development, the number of visitors, and activities that could disrupt its natural state. As part of a protected natural area, the beach remains clean and unspoiled, offering visitors a stunning beach experience. The area is renowned for its shallow, calm waters and the distinctive mushroom-shaped rock formation known as 'El Hongo.' The shallow waters across the entire bay make it particularly appealing for families and those looking to unwind. The bay is composed of seven beaches, and because the tides never rise above chest height, visitors can often walk around and explore each one—providing a truly unique experience.

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UNIQUE

The surrounding landscape of Playa Balandra makes it very unique.

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EASY TO ENTER

The water at Playa Balandra is very easy to enter, with calm waters and a sandy bottom.

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OFTEN CALM WATER

The ocean at Playa Balandra is usually very calm, making it easy to relax in the water.

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A "Austere and striking in natural beauty, Balandra may be the most beautiful beach in all of Mexico. Surrounded by the extremes of desert climate, cliffs descend into pristine waters."

- Sonya, theglobalite

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Playa Balandra WEATHER AVERAGES

AVG. HIGH AVG. LOW RAINY DAYS
JANUARY 24 ° 12 ° 1.5
FEBRUARY 25 ° 12 ° 0.9
MARCH 28 ° 13 ° 0.2
APRIL 31 ° 15 ° 0
MAY 33 ° 17 ° 0.1
JUNE 35 ° 21 ° 0.6
JULY 36 ° 24 ° 3.5
AUGUST 36 ° 25 ° 6.8
SEPTEMBER 35 ° 24 ° 6.1
OCTOBER 32 ° 21 ° 2.5
NOVEMBER 28 ° 17 ° 1
DECEMBER 25 ° 13 ° 1.4
IN-DEPTH Playa Balandra WEATHER DATA icon

THE PERFECT DAY AT Playa Balandra

  • WIND

    Look for days where the wind will be blowing from behind the beach towards the water, as well as days with little to no wind.

  • HURRICANES

    Note that Hurricane seasons runs from June through November. Beware of a very small risk of a hurricane during this time.

  • CLEAR SKIES

    Try to visit during the drier months of the year to maximize your chances at seeing Playa Balandra at its best.

  • CALM SEAS

    During the windier months of the year the ocean is more likely to be rough and wavey, creating less than idyllic conditions.