Photo of Pochotes beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Pochotes beach with turquoise water surface

5.9

Pleasant

Pochotes beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pochotes beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mariscos Soley is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

Puerto Soley, Costa Rica

#221 out of 233 in Puerto Soley

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Puerto Soley • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Mariscos Soley

8.8 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant Restaurante y Bar La Esquina

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Bar/Restaurante El Puente

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Cafe Blue Dream Take Away food service & Bar

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.6 - Exceptional 3.1km

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Restaurant Cabinas, Bar, Salón de baile y restaurante El Pirata

7.4 - Good 6km

Park Playa Bolaños

4.3km

Hiking Area Estero

4.8km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

4.8km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

5.4km

Park Playa Rajada

8.2km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

8.4km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

8.9km

Playground Playa Copal

3.9km

Playground Puerto Soley

6.5km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

7km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

7.6km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

6.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

6.5km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

6.6km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Puerto Soley Guanacaste

60m

Tourist Attraction Playa Morimar

800m

Tourist Attraction Playa Morro, La Cruz.

8.6 - Excellent 810m

Tourist Attraction Hacienda El Cenizaro Tours & Adventures

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Conventillos

3.9km

Tourist Attraction La Cruz , Guanacaste

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Parador Fotográfico La Cruz

4.6km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

6.1km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

6.7km

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About

Pochotes beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 221th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 213.9 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Puerto Soley settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Pochotes beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Papaturro beach, which has a rating of 7.2.

Pochotes beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the Puerto Soley settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Pochotes beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Puerto Soley • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Mariscos Soley

8.8 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant Restaurante y Bar La Esquina

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Bar/Restaurante El Puente

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Cafe Blue Dream Take Away food service & Bar

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.6 - Exceptional 3.1km

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Restaurant Cabinas, Bar, Salón de baile y restaurante El Pirata

7.4 - Good 6km

Park Playa Bolaños

4.3km

Hiking Area Estero

4.8km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

4.8km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

5.4km

Park Playa Rajada

8.2km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

8.4km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

8.9km

Playground Playa Copal

3.9km

Playground Puerto Soley

6.5km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

7km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

7.6km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

6.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

6.5km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

6.6km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 6.7km

Tourist Attraction Puerto Soley Guanacaste

60m

Tourist Attraction Playa Morimar

800m

Tourist Attraction Playa Morro, La Cruz.

8.6 - Excellent 810m

Tourist Attraction Hacienda El Cenizaro Tours & Adventures

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Conventillos

3.9km

Tourist Attraction La Cruz , Guanacaste

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Parador Fotográfico La Cruz

4.6km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

6.1km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

6.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.7km

Morro beach Morro beach

5.9 Pleasant

4.2km

Papaturro beach Papaturro beach

7.2 Good

4.9km

Copal beach Copal beach

6.9 Good

5.9km

El Naranjo Beach El Naranjo Beach

6.7 Good

6.4km

Rajada beach Rajada beach

7.6 Very good

6.8km

Pochotes beach II Pochotes beach II

7.1 Good

7.1km

Jobo beach Jobo beach

5.8 Pleasant

8km

El Jobo beach El Jobo beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Puerto Soley • 2.2km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 213.9km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 23.1km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 4.2km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

5.9 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.9 Pleasant

Lilia Trevino

2 Very poor

Hey there! I was wondering if anyone knows whether camping is allowed on this beach?

September 2023

RANDALL MALONE

10 Exceptional

To reach the beach, it's best to walk from Playa Soley during low tide. Accessing it directly from the road isn't an option as it passes through private property, and the gate is consistently locked with a padlock.

September 2023

Halden Varis Garth

10 Exceptional

Excellent

September 2023

Matt Evans

6 Pleasant

Nice beach

September 2023

John Smith

10 Exceptional

Excellent

September 2023

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Pochotes beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Pochotes beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pochotes 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 Pochotes beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Pochotes beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Pochotes beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Pochotes beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Pochotes beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pochotes beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mariscos Soley is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Pochotes beach from parking?

The Pochotes beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Pochotes beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pochotes beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Morimar located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Pochotes beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pochotes 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.Pochotes 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.