Playa Ligui
Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Playa Ligui is a quiet camping beach about 30 minutes south of Loreto in Baja California Sur, Mexico, with sand and pebbles and sunset views over the water. The road runs through a wash, so it feels remote. Kayakers paddle roughly 2.8 km across to Isla Danzante. It is mostly a local weekend hangout.
A genuinely quiet local camping spot with sunset views and kayak access to Danzante, though the bugs and wash road take some planning.
How we score beachesAfternoon mosquitoes can be rough, so pack biodegradable repellent. Come for a weekend instead of a quick day if you can.
Park near the beach after a drive through the wash. A high clearance vehicle is wise, so check the road before you go.
A short walk leads to a sand and pebble beach. There are no developed facilities, and access depends on the condition of the wash road.
Winter and spring give cooler, bug lighter days, while summer is hot and buggy with tropical storms possible from roughly June to November.
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