Culebra

Iguanita beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Iguanita beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Iguanita beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Britt Gift Shop is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#102 out of 233
in Alto Roble

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About

Iguanita beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 102th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 186.4 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Alto Roble settlement, just 1.9 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 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Iguanita beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers, toilets. .

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.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Nacascolo beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

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Historical

+34 ^oC +25 ^oC

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Poor

2.8/10

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Iguanita beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the Alto Roble 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 Iguanita 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.

User reviews

"We went to this beach as part of a guided 4wheeler tour. The beach is stunning! It's untouched, with more monkeys than people and iguanas roaming in the trees. The ocean view is breathtaking. I'm not sure if I'll ever have the chance to return, but this part of the trip truly amazed me."

Landon Hayes

"The beach isn't very large, but it stretches out quite a bit with plenty of trees for shade from the intense heat. The sea was very calm today, despite the strong winds, thanks to being sheltered in a bay. The road to the beach is in poor condition, making it a bit challenging to drive back with a regular car. It's a great spot for camping and having a barbecue."

Nico Santoro

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - narrow

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

Alto Roble, Costa Rica

Arenillas beach

7.6

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

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Panama beach

7.8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water

Panama 1.5 km

Nacascolo, Costa Rica

Nacascolo beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Nacascolo 0.4 km

Nacascolo, Costa Rica

Jicaro beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Nacascolo 1.1 km

Hermosa, Costa Rica

Buena beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Hermosa 1.8 km

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Cabuyal beach

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

Puerto Culebra 3.3 km

Nacascolo, Costa Rica

Virador beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Nacascolo 2.4 km

Hermosa, Costa Rica

Hermosa beach

8.2

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

Hermosa 1.1 km

Hermosa, Costa Rica

Calzon de Pobre beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Hermosa 1.8 km

Hermosa, Costa Rica

Playa Penca

7.8

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

Hermosa 2.6 km

El Coco, Costa Rica

Coconut Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water

El Coco 0.3 km

Ocotal, Costa Rica

Ocotal Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand

Ocotal 0.1 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Britt Gift Shop• 3km
Dive Bar, Peninsula...• 3.1km
Restaurante Chao Pes...• 3.5km
Rio Bhongo• 3.6km

Attractions

Playa Cocal• 26 min walk
Vista al Golfo• 4.8km

Transport

LIR• 9.9km
Terminal de Buses Mu...• 20.4km

Localities

Alto Roble• 1.9km
San Jose• 186.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Iguanita beach?

The coastline of Iguanita beach is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Iguanita beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Iguanita 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.

Is the Iguanita beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Iguanita beach is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Iguanita beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Iguanita beach 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 very smooth.

Is the Iguanita beach secluded and good for relaxing?

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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Iguanita beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Iguanita beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Britt Gift Shop is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Iguanita beach from parking?

The Iguanita 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Iguanita beach?

There are 2 attractions near Iguanita beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Cocal located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Iguanita beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Iguanita 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.