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Colorado Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 5th place out of 29 beaches in the Rivas region 24.2 km away from its center, the city of Rivas. It is one of the beaches of El Gigante settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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.
Colorado Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. There are also some surf spots.
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 Gigante, which has a rating of 7.9.
Colorado Beach is located in Rivas within El Gigante, 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, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
El Gigante 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
El Gigante 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
El Gigante 3.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Guasacate 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
San Juan del Sur 7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
San Juan del Sur 5.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Escamequita 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Escamequita 3.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
La Flor 2.7 km
What to do in Colorado Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Colorado Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Colorado Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The Colorado Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Colorado Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Colorado Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Colorado Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Colorado Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Colorado Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Colorado Beach.
The Colorado 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 1 attractions near Colorado Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Turismo Rural Comunitario El Tambo located in 4.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Colorado Beach is April. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Colorado Beach (Rivas) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Colorado Beach (Rivas) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
San Juan del Sur 4.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pochomil 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
La Boquita 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Pochomil 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
El Bluff 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
San Carlos 6.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Huehuete 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Masachapa 3.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Manzanillo 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Masachapa 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
El Velero 0.4 km
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