Playa Armenta
Mulege, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Armenta is the most remote of the Bahia Concepcion camping beaches, near Mulege in Baja California Sur, Mexico, with the fewest vendors and very clear water. The descent is the steepest on the bay, so only smaller rigs make it. It is a quiet, simple spot for people who want to be left alone.
The quietest, clearest corner of the bay, though the steep entrance and lack of vendors demand planning.
How we score beachesBring everything you need, since vendors are scarce here. Only smaller vehicles should try the steep descent.
Park and camp on the sand after a steep descent from the highway. Large rigs should skip it.
The steep access limits who can reach it, and facilities are basic. The water is clear for snorkeling.
Winter is mild and the most comfortable season for camping. Summer is very hot, with tropical storms possible from roughly June to November.
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