Anchorage· Bahía Concepción· Mexico
Isla Requesón Anchorage
26° 38.5′ N · 111° 50.1′ W
A hammerhead-shaped island joined to the shore by a sand spit at lower tides — jaw-dropping from above, with clear water, reef fish and a beach camp vibe.
Practical
Settled weather or moderate S/SE only. Anchor at the north end just outside the inner caleta in 20-25 ft (at high tide), good sand with some grass; protected up to about due east. The southern caleta gives little north protection and the north end wraps in a strong norther; one crew was blown out twice by 20 kn afternoon winds. It shoals in a hurry — boats drawing 6 ft or more should not try to go inside. Tip: if the last Buenaventura building to the north starts to disappear behind you, you are too close. Hazard: Roca Frijoles seamount 2 nm N of the island. Great SUP and paddling; Buenaventura's restaurant and small market a short dinghy ride or walk north.
Best for
Settled-weather beauty spot and paddling
Season
Settled weather; untenable in strong northers
Nearby
- Isla Requesón Snorkel0.3 NM away
- Playa El Requesón0.3 NM away
- Playa Buenaventura (Bahía Concepción)0.6 NM away
- Roca Frijoles2 NM away
- Playa Santa Bárbara Anchorage4.3 NM away
- Santa Bárbara Islets Snorkel (Morro Los Tecomates)4.7 NM away
- Bahía Coyote Anchorage (Bahía Concepción)5.9 NM away
- Bahía Concepción Kayak and Paddle Coves6.2 NM away