Photo of Rajada beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Rajada beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Rajada beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.6

Very good

Rajada beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rajada beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante El Cenizaro is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Playa Copel, Costa Rica

#102 out of 233 in Bahia Bolanos

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for Snorkeling

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Located within the settlement

Bahia Bolanos • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 260m

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 710m

Restaurant El Indio Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 970m

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

7.4 - Good 970m

French Restaurant Letoile Bistro

7 - Good 1km

Italian Restaurant PortoFino

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Mexican Restaurant El Patio

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Himitsu

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Hiking Area Estero

160m

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

510m

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

1.3km

Park Playa Bolaños

1.4km

Park Playa Rajada

2.7km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

6.8km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

7.7km

Playground Playa Copal

1km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

1.6km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

1.7km

Playground Puerto Soley

2km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

1.7km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

1.7km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

1.8km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

940m

Tourist Attraction Playa Coco

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cactus

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Isla Chancleta

3km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

1km

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About

Rajada beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 102th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 217.6 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Bahia Bolanos settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay 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 not crowded place during the season.

Rajada 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, snorkeling.

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

11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is El Jobo beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Rajada beach is located in Costa Rica within Bahia Bolanos, 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

+29 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Bahia Bolanos • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 260m

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 710m

Restaurant El Indio Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 920m

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 970m

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

7.4 - Good 970m

French Restaurant Letoile Bistro

7 - Good 1km

Italian Restaurant PortoFino

7.6 - Very good 1.1km

Mexican Restaurant El Patio

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Himitsu

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Hiking Area Estero

160m

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

510m

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

1.3km

Park Playa Bolaños

1.4km

Park Playa Rajada

2.7km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

6.8km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

7.7km

Playground Playa Copal

1km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

1.6km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

1.7km

Playground Puerto Soley

2km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 1km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

1.7km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

1.7km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

1.8km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

940m

Tourist Attraction Playa Coco

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cactus

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Isla Chancleta

3km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

What to do in Rajada beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Rajada beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

Pochotes beach II Pochotes beach II

7.1 Good

1.2km 16 min walk

Jobo beach Jobo beach

5.8 Pleasant

1.6km 21 min walk

El Jobo beach El Jobo beach

8.3 Very good

2.6km

Rajada beach II Rajada beach II

8.3 Very good

2.7km

Copal beach Copal beach

6.9 Good

3.1km

Rajadita beach Rajadita beach

7.7 Very good

3.5km

Tibia beach Tibia beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.6km

Punta Julian beach Punta Julian beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Bahia Bolanos • 760m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 217.6km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 16.9km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 10.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

Alexander Berger

10 Exceptional

Beautiful and silent paradise-beach that can easily be reached by car. Camping is also possible here. This beach is family friendly without huge waves. Due to the compact sand-ground a nice place for running too. I highly recommend a visit!

Marina Agarwal

10 Exceptional

Love both Big Rajada and Small Rajada playas!

Jorge Corrales

10 Exceptional

This is more than a nice beach. I really enjoy this one. The sea water is cold, but it's fine when the sun is over you.

Paul CS

10 Exceptional

One of my favorites!

Luke

10 Exceptional

Beautiful view and breeze

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Rajada beach is covered with golden 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 Rajada beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rajada beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Rajada beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Rajada beach good for swimming?

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

Rajada beach is fully protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Rajada beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Rajada 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 Rajada 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 Rajada beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rajada beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante El Cenizaro is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Rajada beach from parking?

The Rajada 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 Rajada beach?

There are 4 attractions near Rajada beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Jairo's tour in Costa Rica located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Rajada 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.