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Escondida beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 79th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 152.8 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Cocles settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Escondida beach 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Punta Uva II beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
Escondida beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the Cocles settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Escondida beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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The coastline of Escondida beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Escondida beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Escondida beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
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 very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The bar is located right on the Escondida beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Kasha is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
The Escondida beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
There are 4 attractions near Escondida beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ride The Rainforest Costa Rica located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Escondida beach 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.
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