Name: The beach offers a lovely outdoor space where you can take a break and relax, either by parking your car next to the road or finding a spot to sit. It's a great place to savor some delicious local coastal cuisine or simply soak in the beautiful sunset.
Item: Playa Caldera
Rating: 10
Author: Daniel Davis

About Puntarenas

Puntarenas locality is located in Costa Rica, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Puntarenas

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Good for Relax

Playa Caldera

Mata de Limon 1 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Caldera Bulevar

Mata de Limon 0.8 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Corralillo

Villa Champagne 1.9 km

Pleasant

6.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise water • No parking

0 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Panama Beach

Rio Grande 1.6 km

Pleasant

6.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise water • Deserted

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Puntarenas beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Puntarenas are Playa Curu, Playa Blanca, Playa Blanca.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Puntarenas

Playa Curu

8.1

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

Costa Rica, Playa Quesera 2.6 km

Roma del Mar Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Costa Rica, Bajo Negro 1 km

Playa OPacifico

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

Costa Rica, Bajo Negro 1.4 km

Playa Blanca

8

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

Costa Rica, Leona 0.3 km

Playa Blanca

7.9

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

Costa Rica, Playa Blanca 0.2 km

Playa El Roble

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Costa Rica, El Roble 1.9 km

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Sandy beaches in Puntarenas

Playa Blanca

7.7

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

Costa Rica, Punta Morales 1.2 km

Playa Puntarenas

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Costa Rica, Puntarenas 1.2 km

Playas De Dona Ana

7.5

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

Costa Rica, Caldera 2.7 km

Los Organos beach

7.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Costa Rica, Playa Quesera 1.6 km

Playa Carrizal

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Costa Rica, Bajamar 1.2 km

Playa Pajaros

7.3

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

Costa Rica, Mango 0.6 km

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Beaches with shade in Puntarenas

Playa Albina

7.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Green water, Pebbles bottom

Costa Rica, Jicaro 1.8 km

Playa Naranjo

7.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water, Fine pebbles bottom

Costa Rica, Pueblo Nuevo 2.1 km

Playa Blanquita

7.1

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

Costa Rica, Playa Blanca 0.7 km

Playa Tivives

6.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Costa Rica, Tivives 0.4 km

Playa Margarita

6.8

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

Costa Rica, Mango 0.1 km

Playa Blanca

6.8

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

Costa Rica, Punta Cuchillo 1.6 km

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Puntarenas, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

It's worth noting that 7 beaches in Puntarenas have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Puntarenas's beaches

Playa Caldera

10 Daniel Davis

The beach offers a lovely outdoor space where you can take a break and relax, either by parking your car next to the road or finding a spot to sit. It's a great place to savor some delicious local coastal cuisine or simply soak in the beautiful sunset.

Playa Caldera Bulevar

10 Geraldina Mendoza

This beach in Costa Rica is a great spot to watch the sunset while sipping on a Churchill. The sand is gray, which adds to the unique charm of the place.

Panama Beach

9 Aria Mirella Franco Hernandez

Although the beach is not accessible to the general public, its beauty can be admired from a distance. The stunning scenery is a sight to behold, with crystal clear waters and soft sand that stretches as far as the eye can see. While it may be disappointing not to experience the beach up close, its natural splendor is still worth taking in from afar.

Playa Corralillo

8 Alvin Acosta

The beach exudes complete tranquility, making it the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway. Additionally, the brown sand adds a unique touch to the overall ambiance.

The warmest month during the year in this area is March, with the air temperature rising up to 34.2°C and the water temperature up to 29.6°C. The coldest month is October, with the air temperature dropping down to 27.6°C and the water temperature down to 27.3°C. The temperature of the air and water allows for comfortable rest in the locality all year round, which tourists and locals enjoy with pleasure and benefit.