beginner
San Benito, Petén, Guatemala

Playa El Chechenal

Playa El Chechenal is an ocean beach in Mexico's Chiapas region featuring calm Pacific waters ideal for beginner and intermediate swimmers in a less-developed coastal area. The beach offers authentic, quiet swimming experience away from major tourist development with natural beach conditions. Bring supplies from town as beach amenities are minimal.

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Playa El Chechenal

16.9448, -89.8957

Details

Location
San Benito, Petén, Guatemala
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
16.9448, -89.8957

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