Things to do in Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica: The Best Beaches

July 8, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Puntarenas (Spanish pronunciation: [puntaˈɾenas]) is a province of Costa Rica. It is located in the western part of the country, covering most of Costa Rica's Pacific Ocean coast, and it is the largest province in Costa Rica. Clockwise from the northwest it borders on the provinces Guanacaste, Alajuela, San José and Limón, and the neighbouring country of Panama.
Restaurants in Province of Puntarenas

1. Playa Quesera

Paquera Costa Rica +506 8710 0216 http://playascostarica.info/playas/playa-quesera/
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 26 reviews

Playa Quesera

2. Playa Pavones

Pavones Costa Rica http://playascostarica.info/playas/playa-pavones/
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 40 reviews

Playa Pavones

3. La Playita

Quepos Costa Rica
Excellent
64%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

La Playita

A clothing-optional gay beach.

4. Playa Manuel Antonio

Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, 6 kms south of Quepos, Manuel Antonio 195-6350 Costa Rica
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11,923 reviews

Playa Manuel Antonio

One of Costa Rica's most popular beaches, Playa Manuel Antonio frequently hosts parties and festivals, and it is an ideal destination for avid surfers.

Reviewed By jimt903 - Middletown, United States

Along the trail through the M A national park, observe the flora and fauna, listen t o the call of exotic (for North Americans anyway) birds and at trail's end rejoice in the awesome views of Playa Manuel Antonio. Take your swimsuits. Monkey's galore and sloths high in the trees but the beach on the cove is the gem. Spend the afternoon if you take a light meal or snacks. And take water. There are adequate bath facilities.

5. Playa Matapalo

Quepos Costa Rica +506 5010 6220
Excellent
57%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Playa Matapalo

Reviewed By 994coreyb - Windsor, United States

We came out to visit this beach and fell in love with it right away. The first thing I noticed was the locals out there surf fishing. We decided to go for a long walk Northman’s we were all alone. We say a flock of vultures on the beach along with a,few monkeys in the trees. There was a lot of bio diversity in a short walk. I can’t wait to go back and visit again. I felt safe on the beach but was forewarned about the thieves that frequent this beach. It’s a shame because I think this is likely the biggest issue hurting business growth here. Swim with a partner as there are riptides.

6. Playa Santa Teresa

15 Km de Cobano, Santa Teresa 60111 Costa Rica
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,031 reviews

Playa Santa Teresa

Reviewed By thenotmadnomads - Chicago, United States

Beautiful beach for surfing and relaxing and watching sunset. We were here during dry season so no rain in sight. It did get pretty hot but on those days we just relaxed in the shade. Water was never cold and waves were always perfect.

7. Parque Nacional Marino Ballena

Uvita 60504 Costa Rica +506 2786 5392 [email protected] http://www.sinac.go.cr/AC/ACOSA/ASPs/PNMB/Paginas/default.aspx
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 567 reviews

Parque Nacional Marino Ballena

Reviewed By nutty_4_nature - Phoenix, United States

Marino Ballena national park is an unique place that many tourists miss when they visit Costa Rica since it is tucked away from the main tourist hubs. I am conflicted writing this review since part of the beauty of this place is how unspoiled it is! Literally the jungle goes right to the beach. One of the highlights is walking out to the whale’s tail rock formation during low tide. Be sure to bring sun protection since it gets really hot and there is zero shade during the walk. The beach is not crowded and there is plenty of space to stretch out. Also some small rivers flow to the sea and I noticed quite a few bird watchers in the area. Uvita’s main restaurant strip is right outside the park entrance and it’s convenient to access for any food, drinks or snacks. Definitely I would highly recommend a visit for at least half a day.

8. Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa Costa Rica
Excellent
78%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 552 reviews

Playa Hermosa

Reviewed By crmission

Playa Hermosa was just what we were looking for- a beautiful beach with clean water, soft sand, miles of beach to walk in both directions, tide pools and beautiful sunsets. Lots of surf schools at this beach- so I think it is safer than Santa Teresa beach, and for sure less crowded.

9. Palo Seco Beach

Parrita 60901 Costa Rica
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

Palo Seco Beach

Reviewed By CRTEACHER

We stayed at the Coco Mar Condos Hotel a beach front property with most rooms having deep verandas that look over the ocean. We were blessed with beautiful weather so we walked every morning on long stretches of the beach; ocean breeze, rolling Pacific surf and swaying palms - it does not get better than this! Playa Palo Seco is not on the typcial tourist agenda so in terms of COVID 19 this was the perfect safe get away.

10. Playa Bejuco

30 km south from Jaco, Esterillos Este Costa Rica
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 117 reviews

Playa Bejuco

Reviewed By 483JackieE

Beautful 30 mile beach...very clean and quiet... hardley any people around even on weekends... Sunsets were amazing to watch from the beach

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