About Cartago

Cartago 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!

Playa La Macha

Manuel Antonio 1.1 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index

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 Cartago are Playa Esterillos, Playa Manuel Antonio, Playa Espadilla.

For those who look at relaxing as a boring time spending, there are several beaches that may interest you. About 6 in the Cartago area is popular with noisy, active travelers and have the status of being "suitable for party people". This means that they have at least one beach club or bar. Additionally, various festivals may be held periodically on such beaches (but check with the locals for the schedule).

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 Cartago, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly wide. 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.

12 out of 23 beaches in Cartago are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 2 beaches in Cartago 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 Cartago's beaches

Playa La Macha
8 Jaspar Menton

Attention all thrill-seekers! Are you tired of the same old boring beaches? Well, have no fear, because this beach is not for the faint of heart. The final stretch of the path is a challenge, with parts missing due to a landslide and the potential for slipperiness. But who doesn't love a good adventure, right? To get there, be prepared for a hilly journey along a gradually narrowing and overgrown path. It's a bit of a wild ride, but manageable with proper footwear. Sure, it may worry some people, but the satisfaction of making it to the beach is worth it. And once you arrive, you may find yourself with the entire beach to yourself on a Friday afternoon. How's that for exclusivity? Just be sure to snap a photo of the daring trek you made to get there. Who needs a boring, easy beach when you can have a thrilling, unforgettable experience?

The warmest month during the year in this area is March, with the air temperature rising up to 28.3°C and the water temperature up to 19.8°C. The coldest month is October, with the air temperature dropping down to 22°C and the water temperature down to 17.7°C.