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6.9

Good

Matapalito beach

Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica

#179 out of 233 in Puerto Castilla

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Secluded relax Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Puerto Castilla • 8.7 km

Map of beach

Park Playa Turquesa

790m

Park Playa León

1.2km

Park Playa Manrique

2.2km

Hiking Area Playa Varo

2.7km

Park Playa Cabros

2.9km

National Park Sector Murcielago

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Santa Elena

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Sortija

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Bahia el Hachal

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Murciélago

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Isla Lora

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

10km

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About

Matapalito beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 179th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 217.5 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Puerto Castilla settlement, just 8.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, 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 not crowded place during the season.

Matapalito 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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sortija beach, which has a rating of 6.7.

Matapalito beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the Puerto Castilla 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 correct question is not how to get to Matapalito beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

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 Castilla • 8.7 km

Map of beach

Park Playa Turquesa

790m

Park Playa León

1.2km

Park Playa Manrique

2.2km

Hiking Area Playa Varo

2.7km

Park Playa Cabros

2.9km

National Park Sector Murcielago

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Santa Elena

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Sortija

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Bahia el Hachal

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Murciélago

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Isla Lora

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

10km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.1km

Sortija beach Sortija beach

6.7 Good

7.7km

Blanca beach Blanca beach

7.2 Good

8.7km

Jicote beach Jicote beach

5.9 Pleasant

9.3km

Potrero Grande beach Potrero Grande beach

7.3 Good

9.8km

Nancite beach Nancite beach

5.8 Pleasant

9.8km

Cuajiniquil beach Cuajiniquil beach

6.8 Good

10.2km

Macaya beach Macaya beach

6.9 Good

10.3km

Punta Julian beach Punta Julian beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Puerto Castilla • 8.7km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 217.5km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 6.8km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 23.3km

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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Jailin Corrales

10 Exceptional

Most Beautiful Beach.

Marco Flores

10 Exceptional

Turquoise beach, little waves, perfect for snorkeling

Guelfo Molinari

10 Exceptional

Only by boat 🚤

Maricela Salazar

10 Exceptional

simply a paradise

Carolyn Florek

10 Exceptional

Questions and answers

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

Matapalito beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Matapalito beach?

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

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

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

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Matapalito 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Matapalito beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Matapalito beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Matapalito beach.

How far is the Matapalito beach from parking?

The Matapalito beach has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Matapalito beach?

There are 1 attractions near Matapalito beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Santa Elena located in 3.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Matapalito 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.