Playa Los Machos is a beach located minutes away from Roosevelt Roads, which serves as a ferry point to Vieques. The beach is known for its beautiful, clear water, which is warm and shallow. Visitors can walk far out into the water before it becomes chest deep. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, iguanas, and other lizards.
The beach is generally clean and quiet, especially during weekdays when it is nearly deserted. However, it tends to get crowded on weekends. The beach has a large parking area available at no cost. It also offers shade structures for lounging, although the beach area is not very sandy and most visitors prefer to sit on the grass. It is recommended to bring a hammock and beach chairs for comfort.
One of the natural characteristics of Playa Los Machos is the presence of sea vegetation, including sargassum seaweed, which can sometimes reach up to the knees. This seaweed is particularly noticeable after the rain and can give off a strong smell. Despite this, the beach offers good waves for swimming. Visitors are advised to bring sandals or slides to walk over the sea vegetation.
The beach is poorly lit at night, making it pitch black. There are no restroom facilities on the beach, except for a porta-potty, so visitors are advised to use a restroom before their visit.
Playa Los Machos amenities include parking, toilet and loungers.
Best restaurants near Playa Los Machos include Oriental House Chinese Restaurant, Limber, El Desahogo and La Receta de Papa.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's cleanliness, ample parking, and beautiful, clear water as major attractions. Many visitors also appreciate the abundant wildlife, warm shallow water, and the stunning views of the mountains and ocean. However, some visitors complain about the excessive seaweed, particularly after rain, and the lack of well-maintained facilities, especially restrooms.
If you’re planning a trip to Playa Los Machos, consider staying in Ceiba, where you can find accommodations close to the beach. Most visitors also explore the nearby towns like Fajardo, which offer additional attractions and dining options.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 25.1°C/31.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 35.4°C |
| Sea Temperature | 29.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 33% |
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| Rainfall | 0.3 mm |
| Rain Duration | 2 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:20/17:53 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 9.6 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.3 |
| Cloud Cover | 84% |
| Speed | 14.1 km/h |
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| Gusts | 31.3 km/h |
| Direction | E |
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