Beach· Isla Partida· Mexico
Playa El Cardoncito (Isla Partida)
24° 32.2′ N · 110° 23.6′ W · approximate
A small boat-access-only beach in a west-facing notch on Isla Partida's south lobe, just north of the Caleta Partida entrance - soft sand, rock formations and calm, shallow, clear water for snorkeling.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate: read off the georeferenced zoning map (page 9) of the CONANP Espíritu Santo park rules compendium hosted by Club Cruceros; the same method reproduces the verified positions of Los Islotes and Isla Gallo to within about 100-200 m. The point is the small cove the map labels El Cardoncito, between Ensenada El Cardonal and Ensenada de la Partida. Posta (2025) describes the beach: access only by boat, calm and shallow water, good visibility, rocky edges with reef fish and coastal birds; pack out all trash. No anchoring data published - most boats anchor in Caleta Partida or El Cardonal and visit by dinghy or kayak. Open to the west and to the Coromuel. Inside Archipiélago Espíritu Santo National Park: every person aboard needs the daily CONANP bracelet (225 MXN/person/day on the CONANP page) or an annual Conservation Passport.
Best for
Dinghy or kayak beach and snorkel from Caleta Partida