Playa Tortuga (Baja California Sur)
The most complete information about the small village of Playa Tortuga (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Baja California Sur has 11 inhabitants?
Its former name was Playa Tortuga (Casa Kuasia).
The town of Playa Tortuga (Baja California Sur) belongs to the municipality of Los Cabos. There are 11 inhabitants and it is 18 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #144 in terms of number of inhabitants.
This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Playa Tortuga (Casa Kuasia). The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2010.
Data: In Playa Tortuga, 12% of individuals have completed secondary education and 100% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
The town of Playa Tortuga is located at 18.4 kilometers from San José del Cabo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Playa Tortuga.
#1 Where is Playa Tortuga? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Playa Tortuga (Baja California Sur)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of Playa Tortuga (Baja California Sur) is 11 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 1.5 | 0.00 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Baja California Sur: | 27.27% | 30.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Schooling level: | 12.63 | 8.20 |
| Schooling level (men): | 13 | 9.80 |
| Schooling level (women): | 12.25 | 6.60 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 20.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 10.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Los Cabos (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 54.55% | 70.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 50.00% | 60.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 60.00% | 80.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 5 | 25 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 50.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 60.00% | 83.33% |
| Homes with a television: | 80.00% | 66.67% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 100.00% | 50.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 100.00% | 50.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 20.00% | 33.33% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 100.00% | 83.33% |
| Homes with Internet: | 100.00% | 50.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Playa Tortuga
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Playa Tortuga, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Los Cabos. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Playa Tortuga.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Playa Tortuga
Many people want to stay in the town of Playa Tortuga itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:- JW MARRIOT LOS CABOS: 19 km away, direction West (15 minutes by car)
- OPERADORA MISIÓN SAN JOSÉ: 18 km away, direction West (15 minutes by car)
- EL DELFIN BLANCO: 24 km away, direction West (19 minutes by car)
- HOTEL VIDASOUL: 20 km away, direction Northeast (15 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Playa Tortuga
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Playa Tortuga? The list of the best places to visit in Playa Tortuga and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Playa Tortuga para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Pedregoso (87 meters): 4.2 km walk (77 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Zacatón (212 meters): 4.9 km walk (70 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Prieto (176 meters): 5.8 km walk (110 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Santa Cruz (71 meters): 7.4 km walk (114 minutes), heading Southwest.
- El Cardón (15 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- Santa Cruz de los Zacatitos (39 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Southwest (8 minutes by car)
- La Fortuna (26 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- Santa Elena (7 inhabitants): Located 15 km to the Northeast (16 minutes by car)
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Baja California Sur, by popular vote:
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Los Cabos
#7 Other towns in the Municipality of Los Cabos
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- El Agua de Abajo (- inhabitants)
- El Cajón de los Reyes (19 inhabitants)
- El Campamento (855 inhabitants)
- La Boca de la Palma (4 inhabitants)
- La Fortuna (26 inhabitants)
- Las Margaritas (3 inhabitants)
- Los Tesos (2 inhabitants)
- Punta Arena (- inhabitants)
- El Tigre (- inhabitants)
- Rancho Grande (- inhabitants)
- San Jorge 3 (- inhabitants)
- San Juan (6 inhabitants)
- Santa Cruz de los Zacatitos (39 inhabitants)
- El Vinoramal (2 inhabitants)