Oaxaca, Mexico

Playa Tangolunda

Playa Tangolunda is a beautiful and clean beach, renowned for its steep terrain and strong undertow. The beach is not particularly easy to access, but visitors can enter through the public parking area.

Explore places to stay near Playa Tangolunda and experience its stunning, yet challenging, natural beauty.

It is important to note that the beach does not have bathroom or shower facilities. While the beach is generally safe, the waves can become rough, particularly after dark. Despite its beauty, visitors are advised to be cautious as the tides can make swimming dangerous.

What to do at Playa Tangolunda?

Amenities

Playa Tangolunda amenities include parking.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa Tangolunda include Restaurant Bar los Alebrijes S.A de C.V., Restaurante La Poblanita, Cafe Icacos, Parota Latin American Cuisine and Buffet Doña Rosa.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, with many appreciating its safe environment and the thrill of its rough waves at night. However, visitors also warn about the beach's steep terrain and strong undertow, making it dangerous for swimming.

Where to Stay near Playa Tangolunda?

Most visitors to Playa Tangolunda often choose to stay in the nearby Tangolunda Bay area, which offers a range of resorts and hotels within walking distance of the beach. This area is popular for its luxurious accommodations and easy access to the beautiful coastline, attracting beach lovers looking for both relaxation and convenience.

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

Where is Playa Tangolunda?

Latitude: 15.7725495 / Longitude: -96.0970469

Playa Tangolunda is located in Oaxaca. The following map of Playa Tangolunda shows the exact location.

Playa Tangolunda: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
Today at Playa Tangolunda is shaping up to be quite nice for a beach visit! The maximum air temperature will reach 31.5 °C, so it will be warm. The sea temperature is a comfortable 27.5 °C and the waves are moderate. The sun will be strong, with a UV index of 7.3, so be sure to apply sunscreen. There will be some fog, but skies will otherwise be clear. The wind will be moderate, with stronger gusts at times.
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Air

Low / High20.5°C/31.5°C
Feels Like (High)35.5°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature27.5 °C
Wave Height1.0 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:55/18:17
Sunshine Hours10.6 hrs
UV Index7.3
Cloud Cover25%
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Wind

Speed22.5 km/h
Gusts37.8 km/h
DirectionW

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