Playa Capricho
Nude beach in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba
Playa Capricho is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba. The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in January (26°C (79°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 30°C (85°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Gran Caribe Villa Lindamar (1.7 km (1.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Playa Capricho
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 16 mm |
| February (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 17 mm |
| March (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 15 mm |
| April (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 24 mm |
| May (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 71 mm |
| June (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 83 mm |
| July (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 75 mm |
| August (best) | 30°C | 30°C | 100 mm |
| September (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 105 mm |
| October (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 91 mm |
| November (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 26 mm |
| December (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 24 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 21.60179, -81.50248 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Cuba?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Playa Capricho
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Capricho clothing optional?
Playa Capricho is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Cuba before you go.
When is the best time to visit Playa Capricho?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 29°C (84°F) and January 25°C (76°F).
How warm is the water at Playa Capricho?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 26°C (79°F) to 30°C (86°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Playa Capricho?
The closest are Gran Caribe Villa Lindamar (1.7 km (1.1 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.