Bananito Sur

Playa Bananito

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Bananito?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Bananito.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Vista del Mar is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

6.4

/ 10 Pleasant

#215 out of 233
in San Andres

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Playa Bananito is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 215th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 122.7 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of San Andres settlement, just 3.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline 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. There is a campsite located nearby.

Playa Bananito coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

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Historical

+25 ^oC +17 ^oC

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2.1 M/S

Wind

+19 ^oC

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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Poor

2.9/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

3.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Playa Bananito is located in Costa Rica within San Andres, 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.

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"A tranquil spot to unwind and appreciate the allure of the ocean and its inhabitants."

Max Rivera Santos.

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"A tranquil spot to unwind and appreciate the allure of the ocean and its inhabitants."

Max Rivera Santos.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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

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

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Vista del Mar• 28 min walk
Vigorones Mace• 3.9km
Galerita Donde Vivi• 4.1km
Las Carnitas• 4.4km

Attractions

Rancho Bendición de...• 2 min walk

Transport

LIO• 10.9km
Terminal de Mepe• 14.4km
Estación de Trenes I...• 14.9km

Localities

San Andres• 3.4km
San Jose• 122.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Bananito?

The coastline of Playa Bananito is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Bananito?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Bananito, 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 Bananito good for swimming?

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

The waves in the Playa Bananito are usually strong.

Is the Playa Bananito good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Bananito 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.

What are the key audiences of Playa Bananito?

Playa Bananito can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Bananito.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Vista del Mar is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Bananito from parking?

The Playa Bananito 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 Bananito?

There are 1 attractions near Playa Bananito that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rancho Bendición de Jehová located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Bananito?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Bananito 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 Bananito (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 Bananito (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.