Photo of Colorada beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Colorada beach with turquoise water surface

6.8

Good

Colorada beach

Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica

#194 out of 233 in Puerto Castilla

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Secluded relax Bright sand Sand bottom

Click on any feature to view all similar beaches in area

Located outside the settlement

Puerto Castilla • 17.7 km

Map of beach

Park Playa Cabros

9.4km

Park Playa Turquesa

9.7km

View all on map

About

Colorada beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 194th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 219.8 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Puerto Castilla settlement, just 17.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.

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

Colorada 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 Nancite beach, which has a rating of 5.8.

Colorada 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 Colorada 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 • 17.7 km

Map of beach

Park Playa Cabros

9.4km

Park Playa Turquesa

9.7km

View all on map

Booking.com

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

View map

Nearest Beaches

2km 26 min walk

Nancite beach Nancite beach

5.8 Pleasant

6.5km

Potrero Grande beach Potrero Grande beach

7.3 Good

8.2km

Blanca beach Blanca beach

7.2 Good

8.6km

Sortija beach Sortija beach

6.7 Good

10.6km

Matapalito beach Matapalito beach

6.9 Good

18.6km

Jicote beach Jicote beach

5.9 Pleasant

19km

Cuajiniquil beach Cuajiniquil beach

6.8 Good

19.8km

Naranjo beach Naranjo beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Puerto Castilla • 17.7km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 219.8km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 10.1km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 33.9km

All nearest beaches

You can set the search radius & filter nearest beaches by features

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Anya Ferraro

10 Exceptional

Breath taking

February 2024

Unknown user

Breath taking

February 2024

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Colorada 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 Colorada beach?

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

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

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

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Colorada 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 Colorada 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 Colorada beach?

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

Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Colorada beach.

How far is the Colorada beach from parking?

The Colorada beach has no parking spot

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

The month with the highest temperature in Colorada 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?

Colorada 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.Colorada 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.