Playa Las Viudas
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Las Viudas, or Widows Beach, is a sheltered pocket of sand and volcanic rock on the Los Cabos tourist corridor in Baja California Sur, Mexico, at about km 11.5. Tiny coves and tide pools frame the clear water. The turnoff is marked, and it is quieter than the beaches in Cabo San Lucas.
Tide pools and clear water in a quiet cove, though the rocky shore and swell call for careful swimming.
How we score beachesWalk the rocks at low tide to find the tide pools, and swim only in the sheltered section.
Take the marked exit at about km 11.5 off Highway 1 and park near the access road. Check current signage for any fee.
A short walk leads to a mix of sand and volcanic rock. The footing is uneven for strollers and wheelchairs.
Calm water is most reliable in summer and fall, and winter is mild and dry. Hurricane season runs roughly June through November.
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