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Mar Chiquita Beach
4.7★ · 4,155 Google ratings · Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Free✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
200 yd away · free
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Free
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
775 yd of shoreline
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Mar Chiquita Beach
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early to avoid crowds
Visitors report the beach fills significantly by mid-morning, especially on weekends and in summer.
Great for snorkeling and photography
The sheltered cove has clear water with small colorful fish, and dramatic rock formations create striking views from multiple angles.
Wear water shoes for rocky entry
The sand transitions to slippery, moss-covered rocks at the water's edge where many visitors report slipping and scraping knees.
Check ocean conditions before swimming
Waves vary dramatically by day and season; visitors report dangerous rip currents and powerful surges through the rock.
Bring cash for food vendors
Food trucks operate on-site but most accept only cash.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 04:30 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:11 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 9:47 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Tierras Nuevas Poniente, 00674, Puerto Rico
🅿 Parking 200 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mar Chiquita Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mar Chiquita Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Mar Chiquita Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Mar Chiquita Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
