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Photo of Palmeras beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.9

Good

Palmeras beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Palmeras beach?

The bar is located right on the Palmeras beach.There are 3 restaurants nearby.playa palmeras pintadas is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

San Clemente, Costa Rica

#179 out of 233 in San Clemente

6.9

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

San Clemente • 1.6 km

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Restaurant playa palmeras pintadas

8.8 - Excellent 190m

Bar El Capitano Lodge

7.6 - Very good 360m

Restaurant Soda Sazón Caribe

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant Vista del Mar

9.2 - Excellent 8.3km

Restaurant Comidas Rápidas

10 - Exceptional 9.2km

Restaurant Soda Mis Delicias Bananito Sur

9.6 - Exceptional 9.4km

Tourist Attraction Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Finca D'Elía

10 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Rancho Bendición de Jehová

10 - Exceptional 6.2km

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About

Palmeras beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 179th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 126.8 km away from its center, the city of San José. It is one of the beaches of San Clemente settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Palmeras beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Palmeras beach is located in Costa Rica within San Clemente, 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.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

2.2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

San Clemente • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant playa palmeras pintadas

8.8 - Excellent 190m

Bar El Capitano Lodge

7.6 - Very good 360m

Restaurant Soda Sazón Caribe

9 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant Vista del Mar

9.2 - Excellent 8.3km

Restaurant Comidas Rápidas

10 - Exceptional 9.2km

Restaurant Soda Mis Delicias Bananito Sur

9.6 - Exceptional 9.4km

Tourist Attraction Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica

8.8 - Excellent 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Finca D'Elía

10 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Rancho Bendición de Jehová

10 - Exceptional 6.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

San Clemente • 1.6km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 126.8km

Transport

Airport

JAE • 14.6km

Bus Station

Terminal Cahuita • 14.6km

Train Station

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Palmeras beach?

The coastline of Palmeras beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Palmeras beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Palmeras beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Palmeras beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

The waves in the Palmeras beach are usually strong.

Is the Palmeras beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Palmeras beach secluded and good for relaxing?

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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Palmeras beach?

The bar is located right on the Palmeras beach.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.playa palmeras pintadas is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Palmeras beach from parking?

The Palmeras 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Palmeras beach?

There are 1 attractions near Palmeras beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica located in 4.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Palmeras beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Palmeras beach is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 22°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Palmeras beach (Costa Rica) 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.Palmeras beach (Costa Rica) 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.