Playa Ponce
Altata, Sinaloa, Mexico
Playa Ponce lies in the El Dorado district of Culiacan municipality in Sinaloa, Mexico, a little over an hour from the city, next to Las Arenitas on the Altata Bay side of the coast. The sand is fine and white, the mood is tranquil, and the surroundings are wild. Altata's seafood restaurants are a short trip away.
A quiet white sand beach near Altata's seafood, though facilities are limited and the region carries a government travel advisory.
How we score beachesPair a quiet beach day here with a seafood lunch along Altata's promenade, which runs about 1.3 km. Sinaloa is under a heightened government travel advisory, so check current advisories before planning a trip.
Drive from Culiacan, a little over an hour, and park near the beach access. Facilities are limited, so check current conditions before you go.
The beach is reached by road and a short walk over fine sand, with few facilities.
Summers are very hot and humid, with hurricane season running roughly June through November, and winter and early spring are the more comfortable beach months.
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