Playa Las Conchas
Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico
Playa Las Conchas is a long, straight run of beach east of downtown Puerto Penasco in Sonora, Mexico, about 10 km of low bluffs and big dunes along the Morua Estuary. The water is shallow, and the shell collecting is among the best on the coast. It is a quieter, more residential alternative to Sandy Beach.
Long, shallow, quiet and full of shells, though shade and services are scarce.
How we score beachesWalk the tide line for shells, and at low tide you can wade far out in the shallows. Bring shade, since the stretch is open.
Park along the residential access roads that lead to the beach. There is no central lot.
Access is by road to soft sand, with a flat, shallow shore. There are few facilities.
Swimming season runs roughly April through November, with the water near 28 C in summer and closer to 17 C in February. Summers are very hot, and August and September can bring storms.
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