Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa de Riohacha
Main city beach and the most searched coastal entry point in Riohacha.
Playa del Guapo
Known city beach sector between Riohacha’s central waterfront and eastern coast.
Playa del Muelle
Central beach beside Riohacha’s pier and waterfront promenade.
Playa Gimaura La Boca
Local beach near the river-mouth side of Riohacha’s urban coast.
Playa La Raya
Less-prominent eastern Riohacha beach sector often missed in generic listings.
Playa Marbella
Recognized Riohacha urban beach sector along the city’s coastal strip.
Playa Ranchería
River-delta beach area useful for distinguishing Riohacha’s eastern coastal edge.
Playa Valle de los Cangrejos
Cleaner northeastern city beach near the Ranchería River delta and mangroves.
Riohacha sits in La Guajira, Colombia and is home to 8 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Riohacha or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
