Playa Santa Fe is a beautiful beach located near Tulum Centro. It is known for its fine, white sand that barely sticks to your feet and crystal clear waters that allow for visibility up to 3 meters deep. The beach is home to a rich marine life, including schools of fish, stingrays, and even turtles.
The beach is more remote and less crowded than Playa Paraiso, offering a tranquil environment for visitors. Wildlife such as iguanas can be spotted on the way to the beach, adding to the natural charm of the place. However, the beach does not have any sellers or vendors, so visitors are advised to bring their own drinks and snacks.
Getting to Playa Santa Fe can be a bit tricky. It is recommended to reach the beach by bike, taxi, or on foot from the nearby ruins. Parking is available, but visitors should be cautious as some parking offers might be scams. It is also worth noting that the beach is about a 30-minute bike ride from Tulum Centro.
Despite its natural beauty, Playa Santa Fe has some challenges. The beach is often covered in seaweed, although this does not deter from the overall experience. Visitors have also reported occasional harassment from people offering snorkeling tours.
Overall, Playa Santa Fe offers a unique beach experience with its clear waters, fine sand, and rich marine life. Visitors are advised to come prepared, arrive early, and leave with plenty of time to return to their accommodations.
Playa Santa Fe amenities include parking.
Best restaurants near Playa Santa Fe include Beach Club Bar, La Diosa Tulum, Restaurante-bar Frosty's, El Paraiso Tulum Restaurant, Ramon's and Restaurante Bar La Palapa.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty of the beach, with its fine sand and crystal clear water, and the opportunity to see a variety of marine life. They also appreciate the tranquility and the chance to see wildlife on the way to the beach. However, visitors complain about issues with parking, scams related to tours and prices, and harassment from locals offering services.
Most visitors to Playa Santa Fe choose to stay in Tulum Centro, which is about a 30-minute bike ride away and offers a variety of accommodations ranging from budget hostels to luxury hotels. Some also opt for beachfront hotels or eco-friendly lodges closer to the beach for a more immersive experience, though these can be more expensive.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 20.2096384 / Longitude: -87.4305623
Playa Santa Fe is located in Quintana Roo. The following map of Playa Santa Fe shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 26.3°C/30.6°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 34.8°C |
| Sea Temperature | 30.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 65% |
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| Rainfall | 1.8 mm |
| Rain Duration | 10 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:19/19:32 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 5.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.25 |
| Cloud Cover | 86% |
| Speed | 19.2 km/h |
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| Gusts | 42.5 km/h |
| Direction | E |
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