Puerto Limón

Playa Los Banos

Playa Los Baños

6.9

/ 10 Good

#179 out of 233
in Limon

About

Playa Los Banos is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 179th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 115.7 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Limon settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa Los Banos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Bonita, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+24 ^oC +17 ^oC

Air temperature

2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

Water temperature

0 M

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Covered with Gray sand

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.2/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Very poor

2/10

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Playa Los Banos is located in Costa Rica within Limon, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"It's a versatile spot where you can engage in various activities like exercising, strolling, letting the kids play, walking the dog, grabbing a bite to eat, or even getting some work done. The beach offers picnic tables, a designated play area for children, and exercise machines."

xx_auroraglow87.42

"It's a great spot, but it would greatly benefit from relocating the sewage outlet that currently empties onto the beach."

J-Ram

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xx_auroraglow87.42

"It's a great spot, but it would greatly benefit from relocating the sewage outlet that currently empties onto the beach."

J-Ram

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Beach bar / eatery

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

Barrio San Juan, Costa Rica

Playa Bonita

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Barrio San Juan 3.6 km

Punta Cahuita, Costa Rica

Playa Galardonada

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

Punta Cahuita 1.9 km

Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Theresa Tours• 4 min walk
Columbus Platinum• 5 min walk
Vargas Park• 6 min walk
Explore Limón• 6 min walk

Transport

LIO• 4.2km
Terminal de Mepe• 11 min walk
Estación de Trenes I...• 6 min walk

Localities

Limon• 420m
San Jose• 115.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Los Banos?

The coastline of Playa Los Banos is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Los Banos?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Los Banos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Los Banos good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Playa Los Banos does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa Los Banos good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Los Banos secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Los Banos?

The bar is located right on the Playa Los Banos.

How far is the Playa Los Banos from parking?

The Playa Los Banos has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Los Banos?

There are 4 attractions near Playa Los Banos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Theresa Tours located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Los Banos?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Los Banos is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 22°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Los Banos (Costa Rica) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Los Banos (Costa Rica) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.