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Penca Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 70th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 194.9 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Playa La Penca settlement, just 0 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Penca Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Flamingo Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.
Penca Beach is located in Costa Rica within Playa La Penca, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Playa Prieta 0 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Playa Pan de Azucar 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Flamingo 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Playa Pan de Azucar 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Playa Pan de Azucar 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Flamingo 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Brasilito 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Deserted
Zapotal 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Brasilito 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water
Zapotal 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water
Matapalo 0.1 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Penca Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Penca Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Penca 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.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Penca Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
Penca 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 gentle.
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.
Penca Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Penca Beach.
The Penca 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 2 attractions near Penca Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Serendipity Charters located in 3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Penca 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.
Penca Beach (Costa Rica) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Penca Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
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
Manuel Antonio 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
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