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Montrencal beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Montrencal beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Recreo is the closest place located 2800 meters from the beach.

Playa Copel, Costa Rica

#232 out of 233 in Punta Manzanillo

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Punta Manzanillo • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Recreo

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

2.5km

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

2.6km

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

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

7.4 - Good 3.4km

Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

3.1km

Hiking Area Estero

3.3km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

4.3km

Park Playa Rajada

5.3km

Park Playa Bolaños

5.5km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

5.9km

National Park Sector Murcielago

8.2km

Hiking Area Playa Varo

8.9km

Park Playa Manrique

9.2km

Playground Puerto Soley

2.1km

Playground Playa Copal

3.6km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

4.7km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

6.1km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

2.5km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

2.6km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

2.8km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 5km

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Posos

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa las Pilas

3.7km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Punta Julián

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

4.2km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

5km

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About

Montrencal beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 232th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 213.6 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Punta Manzanillo settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. 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 sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Montrencal 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.

To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long. Parking is located directly on the beach.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Junquillal beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

Montrencal beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the Punta Manzanillo 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, 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

4.1 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Punta Manzanillo • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Recreo

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

2.5km

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

2.6km

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

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

7.4 - Good 3.4km

Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.6 - Exceptional 3.4km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

3.1km

Hiking Area Estero

3.3km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

4.3km

Park Playa Rajada

5.3km

Park Playa Bolaños

5.5km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

5.9km

National Park Sector Murcielago

8.2km

Hiking Area Playa Varo

8.9km

Park Playa Manrique

9.2km

Playground Puerto Soley

2.1km

Playground Playa Copal

3.6km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

4.7km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

6.1km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

2.5km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

2.6km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

2.8km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 5km

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Posos

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa las Pilas

3.7km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Punta Julián

9.6 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 4.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

4.2km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.2km

Curvo beach Curvo beach

6.6 Good

3.4km

Junquillal beach Junquillal beach

7.4 Good

3.7km

Punta Julian beach Punta Julian beach

6.8 Good

3.8km

Copal beach Copal beach

6.9 Good

3.9km

Macaya beach Macaya beach

6.9 Good

4km

Pochotes beach II Pochotes beach II

7.1 Good

4.1km

Papaturro beach Papaturro beach

7.2 Good

4.6km

Jicote beach Jicote beach

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Punta Manzanillo • 2.9km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 213.6km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 16.2km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 12km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Montrencal 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 Montrencal beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Montrencal 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.

Is the Montrencal beach good for swimming?

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

Montrencal beach is partially protected from waves.

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

Is the Montrencal 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 gentle.

Is the Montrencal 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.

What are the key audiences of Montrencal beach?

Montrencal beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Montrencal beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Recreo is the closest place located 2800 meters from the beach.

How far is the Montrencal beach from parking?

The Montrencal 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 and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.

Are there any attractions nearby Montrencal beach?

There are 4 attractions near Montrencal beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Isla Muñecos located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Montrencal 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.