Puerto Rico

Playa Colora

Playa Colora is a secluded beach located on an island. The beach is known for its steep terrain and rocky landscape. It is characterized by its gorgeous blue crashing waves, which are often too strong for swimming. The sand on the beach is a bit coarse and is noted for its unique orange color.

The beach is surrounded by lush green cliffs and a few palm trees, providing minimal shade. Despite its natural beauty, the beach lacks amenities due to its remote location.

Getting to Playa Colora requires a decent hike, which can be challenging for some. It is recommended to wear closed-toed shoes for the hike, as the path can be muddy and infested with mosquitoes, especially after rain.

Discover the perfect place to stay near Playa Colora and enjoy the serene beauty of its unique orange sand by browsing accommodation options.

The beach is not typically crowded, often allowing visitors to have the entire beach to themselves. However, due to the strong waves and currents, it is advised not to swim at this beach. Instead, visitors can enjoy relaxing by the water's edge, listening to the waves, and catching the sun.

What to do at Playa Colora?

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa Colora include Costa Mía Restaurant and The House of Pastelillos.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beach's seclusion and natural beauty as its most appealing features. Many visitors enjoyed the peacefulness of having the beach to themselves, and appreciated the stunning views of the waves and cliffs. However, they also noted that the beach is not suitable for swimming due to strong waves and currents, and that it requires a bit of a hike to reach.

Where to Stay near Playa Colora?

Most visitors exploring the natural beauty of Playa Colora often stay in the nearby town of Fajardo, which offers a range of accommodations. The area is popular not only for its beaches but also for its proximity to the El Yunque National Forest and bioluminescent bays.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa Colora?

Latitude: 18.3768981 / Longitude: -65.6411742

Playa Colora is located in Puerto Rico. The following map of Playa Colora shows the exact location.


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Playa Colora: Weather Today

📅 Wednesday, December 17, 2025
It's an average beach day at Playa Colora. The air temperature will reach a high of 28.6 °C. Be aware that there will be fog and an obscured sky. The chance of rain is moderate. The wind will be light, but expect stronger gusts at times. The sea temperature is a comfortable 27.9 °C, though the waves are high. The UV index will reach 6, so take precautions if you're sensitive to the sun.
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Air

Low / High21.3°C/28.6°C
Feels Like (High)31.9°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature27.9 °C
Wave Height1.9 m
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Rain

Rain Chance38%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:48/17:50
Sunshine Hours9.9 hrs
UV Index6.05
Cloud Cover67%
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Wind

Speed12.7 km/h
Gusts29.9 km/h
DirectionSE

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