Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Apalanchi
Local coastal stretch near Cabo village that broader travel lists often skip.
Playa Arcoíris
Known for waves striking rocks and spray creating rainbow-like views.
Playa Cabo de la Vela
Main village beach and the core base for Cabo de la Vela visitors.
Playa del Faro
Coastal viewpoint beach area near Cabo’s classic sunset lighthouse route.
Playa del Pilón de Azúcar
Signature beach below Pilón de Azúcar and the region’s most iconic coastal stop.
Playa El Cabo
Usable sandy beach stretch near hostels and rancherías in the main settlement.
Playa El Cardón
Quiet desert-edge beach stretch southeast of the main Cabo beach cluster.
Playa El Médano
Dune-backed beach area near the Pilón de Azúcar coastal landscape.
Playa Jepira
Culturally important coastal area tied to Wayuu beliefs around Jepira.
Playa Kamaichi
Beach zone at the base of Cerro Kamaichi, commonly associated with Pilón de Azúcar.
Playa La Sirena
Local beach-name candidate useful for deeper Cabo de la Vela coverage.
Playa Media Luna
Small curved beach pocket between the village and lighthouse-side coast.
Playa Ojo de Agua
Sacred Wayuu coastal site and one of Cabo’s most visited sunset beaches.
Playa Utta
Low-key beach area near local ranchería lodging and village life.
Cabo de la Vela sits in La Guajira, Colombia and is home to 14 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 Cabo de la Vela or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
