Playa El Requeson
Mulege, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa El Requeson is known for a tidal sand spit that leads out to a small island in Bahia Concepcion, near Mulege in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Campers park along the sandbar, and the paved road to the entrance makes it easy to reach. Stargazing is excellent, and bioluminescence peaks in late winter and early spring.
A signature sand spit and strong night sky make it the best known beach on the bay, though day traffic is high and the sand can be soft.
How we score beachesCheck the tide before crossing the sand spit to the island, and bring your own water. Day traffic is steady, so come early.
Park and camp on the sand near the spit after a paved road to the entrance. Space tightens on busy days.
The beach is flat and the paved road helps, but the sand spit is soft and tide dependent. Facilities are basic.
Late winter and early spring bring the best bioluminescence and mild days. Summer is hot, with tropical storms possible from roughly June to November.
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