Puntarenas Beach Costa Rica

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Location: next to Chacarita beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Puntarenas Beach GPS Coordenates: 9.974662,-84.844455 (9°58’28.78″N, 84°50’40.03″W)
District: Puntarenas, canton: Puntarenas, province: Puntarenas.
Zone postal code: 60101.

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Puntarenas Beach Costa Rica is a large rectilinear type beach with dark gray sands and blue waters, located very close to the Central Valley, exactly a one-hour drive away from the capital, that features a wide range of attractions ideal for the sun, the beach and fishing from La Punta (“the Point”), which are complemented with protected zones, continental and insular areas. Its coasts are decked by plenty of islands, inlets, beaches and beautiful natural treasures, which makes Puntarenas a tourist destiny by excellence.

In fact, the city of Port of Puntarenas, which is at just four meters above sea level, is one of the most important tourist regions of Costa Rica, which has been the place for national and international tourism and recreation for years, as it offers a variety of quality tourist services, nice for stopovers, distribution, scales and excursions.

Puntarenas, which was generated by port activities and fishing, today has several hotels and cabins near the sea, as well as the well known all-included packages prevail in it’s touristic development, as well as plenty of restaurants, interesting buildings and historical sites. Also, Puntarenas boasts a cruise ship terminal at the remodeled Puntarenas Wharf, which has a series of piers and docking areas from which ferries depart for established tourist destinations such as Paquera and Cobano, as well as tours around the islands and mangrove swamps in the Puntarenas estuary.

The area between the wharf (Cruise Ship Terminal) and the place known as La Punta (“The Point”), where this extensive length of shoreline ends, is the preferred place for swimmers. Besides swimming, visitors can enjoy other water sports and activities, such as boat tours, parades, seaside concerts and many other recreational activities that creates an ideal environment for sharing culture with the people of Puntarenas. The carnival takes place in February, during the dry season, perfect weather for enjoying the beach and all the carnival’s events. Also, along the strip, tourists can make use of other facilities such as fields for playing sports, green areas, showers, restrooms and all the necessities for beach enjoyment.

Running parallel to Puntarenas main beach, is the Paseo de los Turistas (“Tourist Strip”), highly frequented for its variety of quality tourist services. It stretches from the Pacific Marine Park (the old train station) to La Punta. Here visitors can find several hotels, restaurants, bars, handicraft shops and stands where can enjoy traditional fruit salads and snow cones better known here as “Churchills”.

Getting to Puntarenas Beach in Puntarenas, Puntarenas:

From San José

Drive north towards Puntarenas on highway #27. When you see Puntarenas exit, turn right and continue for about 12 km (7 miles) until you reach to Puntarenas beach. This route requires a total of one hour from San Jose.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive to the northeast toward Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway towards Puntarenas for about 120 km (75 miles). Once at the entrance to Puntarenas, turn right and continue for about 12 km (7 miles) until you reach to Puntarenas beach. This route requires a total of 2 hours.

Puntarenas Beach by Bus

You can take a bus from the route San José – Puntarenas (Empresarios Unidos, +506 2222-0064), which takes about 2 hours. It is recommend buying the ticket a day early to ensure your space.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Puntarenas Beach in Puntarenas, Costa Rica 

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Puerto Soley Beach Costa Rica

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Location: between Morro beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Nicaraguan border.
Puerto Soley beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.038929,-85.665550 (11°02’20.14″N, 85°39’55.98″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001.

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Puerto Soley Beach Costa Rica is a beautiful white sanded beach with deep blue cold waters, over 3 km long, located in the province of Guanacaste, near the Nicaraguan border.

Puerto Soley is a small fishing community, as it is one of the most remote natural paradises of Costa Rica, which is reflected in a calm and relaxed environment, perfect to get away and relax. It is surrounded by mangrove swamps and two estuaries at the ends with rich vegetation and fishing, along with Bolaños Island, completes the beauty of its landscape.

Puerto Soley Beach is also known as a place where you can enjoy many activities such as swimming, fishing, do a little snorkeling, jet ski, or take boat tours to Bolaños Island, a lush bird sanctuary. Also and thanks to its location in Salinas Bay, Puerto Soley has strong waves caused by the strong winds, being the months from November to May the most windiest, so windsurfing and kitesurfing are among the most revered activities of the beach.

Getting to Puerto Soley Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 57 km (35 miles), turn left towards Puerto Soley and continue for 6 km (4 miles), turn right and continue for 400m (1,300 ft) until you get to Puerto Soley Beach. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 57 km (35 miles), turn left towards Puerto Soley and continue for 6 km (4 miles), turn right and continue for 400m (1,300 ft) until you get to Puerto Soley Beach.

By bus

You can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo making the stop at Puerto Soley Beach, which takes about 10 minutes, departing 3 times a day.

Also, you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo making the stop at Puerto Soley Beach, which takes about 10 minutes, departing 3 times a day.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Puerto Soley beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Puerto Soley Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

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Morro Beach Costa Rica

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Morro Beach Costa Rica

Location: between Papaturro and Puerto Soley beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Morro beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.030505,-85.673103 (11°01’49.82″N, 85°40’23.17″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001
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Morro is a beautiful and remote beach, with white sands and cold blue waters, located in Salinas Bay, in Guanacaste province.

Since Morro Beach isn’t well known, its little visited and that makes it the ideal place for a relaxing dream vacation, away from noise and stress, enjoying the sun, the sea and its exotic landscape of tropical dry forest.

Getting to Morro Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 57 km (35 miles), turn left towards Puerto Soley and continue for 8 km (5 miles) until you get to Morro Beach entrance. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 57 km (35 miles), turn left towards Puerto Soley and continue for 8 km (5 miles) until you get to Morro Beach entrance.

BY BUS

You can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo making the stop at Morro Beach, which takes about 15 minutes, departing 3 times a day.

You can also take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo making the stop at Morro Beach, which takes about 15 minutes, departing 3 times a day.

BY PLANE

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Morro beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Morro Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

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Papaturro Beach Costa Rica

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Papaturro Beach Costa Rica

Location: between Copal and El Morro beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Papaturro beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.024155,-85.689250 (11°01’26.96″N, 85°41’21.3″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001

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Papaturro is a beautiful, wide beach, about 2 km long, with clear golden sand and cold blue waters, located between Punta Morro and Punta Copal, in the Guanacaste province.

Papaturro beach is ideal to practice both kitesurfing and windsurfing, as it is in one of the top ten windiest places in the world, the Salinas Bay, so it has strong waves, especially during the months of November to May when the winds are even stronger. In addition, Papaturro Beach is also ideal for a little sport fishing, walking along the coast, visit the lush Bolaños Island, or just relaxing in the sun and enjoy the sound of the waves.

Getting to Papaturro Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 8 km (5 miles) turn right towards Papaturro beach and continue for 300 m (985 ft) until you get to Papaturro Beach. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 8 km (5 miles) turn right towards Papaturro beach and continue for approximately 300 m (985 ft).

By bus

There are no buses to Papaturro Beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Papaturro beach, which takes about 15 minutes.

Also, you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Papaturro beach, which takes about 15 minutes. In both cases, we recommend buying the ticket the day before to save your space.

By plane

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Papaturro beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Papaturro Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

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Copal Beach Costa Rica

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Copal Beach Costa Rica

Location: between Coyotera and Papaturro beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Copal beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.021101,-85.705462 (11°01’15.96″N, 85°42’19.66″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001

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Copal is a beautiful white sanded beach with cold blue waters, of about 1.5 km long north up to Punta Copal, located across Bolaños Island, a bird sanctuary in the province of Guanacaste.

It is noteworthy that Copal Beach is in Salinas Bay, one of the ten windiest places in the world, so it has strong waves, being the months from November to May the windiest. For this reason, Copal Beach is the ideal place for both kitesurfing and windsurfing. Copal Beach is also a good place to enjoy sunbathing, walking along the coast or do some sport fishing.

Getting to Copal Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 10 km (6 miles) turn right towards Copal beach and continue for 1 km (0.6 miles). This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 10 km (6 miles) turn right towards Copal beach and continue for 1 km (0.6 miles).

By bus

There are no buses to Copal Beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Copal beach, which takes about 15 minutes.

Or you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Copal beach, which takes about 15 minutes. In both cases, we recommend buying the ticket the day before to save your space.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Copal beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Copal Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

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Coyotera Beach Costa Rica

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Coyotera Beach Costa Rica

Location: between Cocos and Copal beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Coyotera beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.019079,-85.719666 (11°01’08.68″N, 85°43’10.80″W)
Coyotera beach GPS Coordenates: 11.043184,-85.724344 (11°02’35.46″N, 85°43’27.64″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001

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Coyotera Beach Costa Rica is a beautiful and wide beach with golden sands and blue waters, located in Salinas Bay, in Guanacaste province.

Coyotera is ideal for swimming, walking along its coast, sunbathe, and relax while enjoying the beautiful and peaceful landscape. However, for those seeking a little more action, across Coyotera beach is Bolaños Island, which can be accessed by boat or kayak. In addition, during the windiest months, Coyotera beach is ideal for the practice of windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Getting to Coyotera Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 11 km (7 miles) turn right towards El Jobo, Coyotera and Cocos beaches and continue for 2 km (1.2 miles) until you get to Coyotera Beach. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José. During the winter months a 4×4 vehicle is required to get to Coyotera Beach.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 11 km (7 miles) turn right towards El Jobo, Coyotera and Cocos beaches and continue for 2 km (1.3 miles) until you get to Coyotera Beach. During the winter months a 4×4 vehicle is required to get to Coyotera Beach.

By bus

There are no buses that take you to Coyotera Beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Coyotera beach, which takes about 20 minutes.

Also, you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Coyotera beach, which takes about 20 minutes. In both cases, we recommend buying the ticket the day before to ensure your space.

By plane

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Coyotera beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Coyotera Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

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Cocos Beach Costa Rica

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Cocos Beach Costa Rica

Location: between El Jobo and Coyotera beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Cocos beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.019079,-85.719666 (11°01’08.68″N, 85°43’10.80″W)
Cocos beach GPS Coordenates: 11.043436,-85.729408 (11°02’36.37″N, 85°43’45.87″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001

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Cocos is a small and beautiful virgin beach with white sand and crystal blue water with gentle waves, perfect for those looking for a swim, located in Salinas Bay, in Guanacaste province.

Cocos beach offers a beautiful natural setting almost intact, both terrestrial and marine, with a wide variety of flora and fauna, making diving, snorkeling, sunbathing and walking along its coast some of the most desirable activities. Cocos Beach presents no tourism development, making it ideal for tourists seeking a vacation to enjoy the peace and tranquility in harmony with nature.

Getting to Cocos Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 11 km (7 miles) turn right towards El Jobo, Coyotera and Cocos beaches and continue for 4 km (2.5 miles) until you get to Cocos Beach. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José. During the winter months is necessary 4×4 vehicle to get to Cocos Beach.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 11 km (7 miles) turn right towards El Jobo, Coyotera and Cocos beaches and continue for 4 km (2.5 miles) until you get to Cocos Beach. During the winter months is necessary 4×4 vehicle to get to Cocos Beach.

By bus

There are no buses that reach Cocos Beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Cocos beach, which takes about 30 minutes.

Also, you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Cocos beach, which takes about 30 minutes. In both cases, we recommend buying the ticket the day before to save your space.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Cocos beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Cocos Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

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El Jobo Beach Costa Rica

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Jobo Beach Costa Rica

Location: between Rajada and Cocos beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
El Jobo beach entrance GPS Coordinates: 11.019079,-85.719666 (11°01’08.68″N, 85°43’10.80″W)
El Jobo beach GPS Coordinates: 11.035138,-85.734129 (11°02’06.50″N, 85°44’02.86″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001

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El Jobo Beach is a beautiful and quiet beach, of less than 1km long, with white sand and crystal blue waters, surrounded by lush vegetation typical of the tropical dry forest and mangrove, located in Salinas Bay, in the Guanacaste province.

El Jobo Beach has two rocky outcrops in northern and southern ends, giving the form of a semi bay, resulting in a gently sloping beach with gentle surf and a wealth of marine life, which benefits those bathers and those who wants to practice a bit of diving, snorkeling or fishing.

Presents great natural wealth in both its coast as in the mangrove and estuary, with abundant flora and fauna, which makes it an ideal beach to practice ecotourism enjoying the peace and tranquility.

Getting to El Jobo Beach in Guanacaste

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 11 km (7 miles) turn right towards El Jobo, Coyotera and Cocos beaches and continue for 5 km (3 miles) until you get to El Jobo Beach. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José. During the winter months a 4×4 vehicle is required to get to El Jobo Beach.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, continue for 11 km (7 miles) turn right towards El Jobo, Coyotera and Cocos beaches and continue for 5 km (3 miles) until you get to El Jobo Beach. During the winter months a 4×4 vehicle is required to get to El Jobo Beach.

By bus

There are no buses to El Jobo Beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to El Jobo beach, which takes about 30 minutes.

Also, you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to El Jobo beach, which takes about 30 minutes. In both cases, we recommend buying the ticket the day before to save your space.

By plane

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to El Jobo beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO El Jobo Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

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Rajada Beach Costa Rica

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Rajada Beach Costa Rica

Location: between Manzanillo and El Jobo beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Rajada beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.015678,-85.724559 (11°00’56.44″N, 85°43’28.41″W)
Rajada beach GPS Coordenates: 11.008095,-85.732498 (11°00’29.14″N, 85°43’56.99″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001

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Rajada beach is a beautiful, lonely and small beach, no more than 1km long, with white sands, little slopes and crystal blue waters with gentle waves, surrounded by trees typical of the tropical dry forest lush vegetation, located in Salinas Bay in the Guanacaste province.

Rajada, is a pristine beach, unknown to the majority of Costa Ricans, of great natural wealth, complemented by its beautiful mangrove, estuary, and a large number of flora and fauna, both terrestrial and marine, making it one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.

Rajada beach is ideal for sunbathing, enjoying the calm waters, practicing a bit of diving, snorkeling, fishing, or simply to rest and relax under the shade of leafy trees listening to the sound of the sea. When taking a bath in its waters, visitors can observe a variety of fish swimming around, even playing between your legs, due to the abundant marine life.

In front of Rajada beach is an island, whose shape suggests a series of silhouettes, which spark the imagination of those that observe in detail.

Getting to Rajada Beach in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), take the El Jobo exit, to your left, and continue for 17 km (10 miles) until you get to Rajada Beach. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, and continue for 17 km (10 miles) until you get to Rajada Beach.

By bus

There are no buses to Rajada beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can take a taxi or walk to Rajada beach, which takes about 15 minutes.

Also, you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. From here you can take a taxi or walk to Rajada beach, which takes about 15 minutes. In both cases, we recommend buying the ticket the day before to save your space.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Rajada beach, which takes about 1 hour.

Address map: Click here to view directions from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), Alajuela, Costa Rica TO Rajada Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica at Google Maps

 

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Manzanillo Beach Costa Rica

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Manzanillo Beach Costa Rica La Cruz Guanacaste

Location: between Junquillal Bay and Rajada beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Manzanillo beach entrance GPS Coordenates: 11.015709,-85.724496 (11°00’56.55″N, 85°43’28.18″W)
Manzanillo beach GPS Coordenates: 11.008095,-85.732498 (11°00’29.14″N, 85°43’56.99″W)
District: La Cruz, canton: La Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 51001

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Manzanillo beach, located in La Cruz of Guanacaste, is a less than 1 km long beach, with gray sands and blue waters, dedicated to sport fishing. However, Manzanillo beach is a good place to observe a wide variety of marine life, plus several species of birds, monkeys and squirrels, as it is surrounded by primary tropical dry forest.

Getting to Manzanillo Beach in La Cruz, Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, and continue for 15 km (7 miles) until you get to Manzanillo Beach. This route requires a total of 5 to 6 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive northeast towards Liberia. Once in Liberia, continue along the same highway for about 55 km (34 miles), turn left towards El Jobo, and continue for 15 km (7 miles) until you get to Manzanillo Beach.

BY BUS

You can take a bus from the route San José – La Cruz, which takes about 6 hours (Transportes Deldú, +506 2256-9072) and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day.

Also, you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan, +506 2222-1650), take another bus from the route Liberia – La Cruz (Empresa Arrieta, +506 2665-7530) which takes about 1 hour, and then take another bus from the route La Cruz – Puerto Soley – El Jobo, which takes about 30 minutes, departing 3 times a day. In both cases, we recommend buying the ticket the day before to save your space.

BY PLANE

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Manzanillo beach in La Cruz, which takes about 1 hour.

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