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Playa Mantas is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 70th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 68.7 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Punta Leona 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 spacious bay with turquoise water and gray 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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Playa Mantas coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .
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 Playa Blanca, which has a rating of 8.2.
Playa Mantas (Costa Rica) is located outside the Punta Leona 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 Playa Mantas 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, 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, Black sand & pebble, Turquoise water
Pita 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Jaco 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Esterillos Oeste 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water
Caldera 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Playa Quesera 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
El Roble 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Puntarenas 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Pochote 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Playa Blanca 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Leona 0.3 km
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The coastline of Playa Mantas is covered with gray 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, Playa Mantas 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 very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Playa Mantas is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa Mantas for swimming is very positive.
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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Playa Mantas can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Playa Mantas.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Algarete is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
The Playa Mantas 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 Playa Mantas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mantas Beach, Puntarenas located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Mantas 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.
Playa Mantas (Costa Rica) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Playa Mantas 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, Easy access, Bright sand
Manuel Antonio 1.7 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
Residencial Las Golondrinas 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Espadilla 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
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