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Ecuador · Manabí

Best beaches in Puerto Rico

2 ranked beaches in Puerto Rico, Manabí

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

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  1. 1

    Playa Los Bálsamos

    Local beach stretch near Puerto Rico that is often missed by broad tourist lists.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa Puerto Rico

    Quiet fishing-village beach between Salango and Las Tunas, often bypassed by first-time visitors.

    7.0

What makes Puerto Rico's beaches stand out?

Puerto Rico sits in Manabí, Ecuador and is home to 2 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 Puerto Rico or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.