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Colombia · Nariño

Best beaches in Tumaco

9 ranked beaches in Tumaco, Nariño

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Tumaco

  1. 1

    Bajito Vaquería

    Community-based island beach area near Tumaco with strong local identity.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Barrio Pradomar Beach

    Local urban beach zone useful for surf, sunsets, and neighborhood beach culture.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa Bocagrande

    Major island beach escape from Tumaco, commonly visited by boat.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Playa Chapilar

    Low-profile rural beach locality useful for long-tail coastal coverage.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Playa de Cabayo

    Lesser-known Tumaco beach name that helps broaden coverage beyond El Morro.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Playa del Bajito

    Accessible local beach with a calmer, less formal Tumaco beach scene.

    7.0
  7. 7

    Playa El Morro

    Tumaco’s signature beach, known for the El Morro arch and easy urban access.

    7.0
  8. 8

    Playa Pasacaballos

    Remote Pacific beach area near Tumaco’s outer coastal settlements.

    7.0
  9. 9

    Playa San Juan

    Rural Tumaco beach settlement likely missed in generic tourism lists.

    7.0

What makes Tumaco's beaches stand out?

Tumaco sits in Nariño, Colombia and is home to 9 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 Tumaco or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.