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Papaturro beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 140th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 213.7 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of San Buenaventura settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, 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.
Papaturro beach 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Rajada beach, which has a rating of 7.6.
Papaturro beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the San Buenaventura 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 Papaturro 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Bahia Bolanos 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Playa Rajada 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Playa Rajada 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Playa Rajada 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
La Flor 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Escamequita 3.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Escamequita 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
San Juan del Sur 5.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
San Juan del Sur 7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Puerto Culebra 3.3 km
What to do in Papaturro beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Papaturro beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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Papaturro beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Papaturro 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 Papaturro beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
Papaturro 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. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Papaturro beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Blue Dream Take Away food service & Bar is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
The Papaturro beach 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.
There are 4 attractions near Papaturro beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Papaturro, La Cruz located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Papaturro beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise water
Pita 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water
Punta Leona 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Manuel Antonio 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Punta Leona 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise water
Pita 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Tambor 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Barco Quebrado 2.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Bajo Negro 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Punta Morales 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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