Playa Santa, Sand beach in Guánica, Puerto Rico
Playa Santa is a sand beach on Puerto Rico's southern coast with white sand and calm waters. The gentle waves make it suitable for swimming and water sports throughout much of the year.
The beach became a major recreation destination starting in the 1950s and helped shape Puerto Rico's tourism growth in the south. Infrastructure developed during this period attracted visitors from across the island.
Local restaurants along the Malecón serve traditional Puerto Rican seafood dishes that reflect generations of coastal cooking traditions. Visitors can taste the flavors that shape how people here eat and celebrate together.
The beach has good access with parking available and basic facilities on-site. Lifeguards are present during the peak season, and equipment rentals are offered during summer months.
The beach sits between two protected natural areas: Guánica State Forest and La Parguera Nature Reserve, each with distinct marine habitats. This location offers easy access to ecosystems recognized internationally for their biodiversity value.
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