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7.2

Good

Parque Nacional Santa Rosa

Naranjo beach

Hacienda Naranjo, Costa Rica

#140 out of 233 in El Triunfo

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

El Triunfo • 11.5 km

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National Park Parque Nacional Santa Rosa

4.8km

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About

Naranjo beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 140th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 200.2 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of El Triunfo settlement, just 11.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

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

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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

Naranjo beach (Costa Rica) is located outside the El Triunfo 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 +24 ^o C

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

El Triunfo • 11.5 km

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National Park Parque Nacional Santa Rosa

4.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Naranjo beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Jicote beach Jicote beach

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Nancite beach Nancite beach

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Localities

Nearest

El Triunfo • 11.5km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 200.2km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 24.6km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 31km

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7.2 Good

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Naranjo beach is covered with gray 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 Naranjo beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Naranjo beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

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

Surfing

Is the Naranjo beach good for swimming?

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

Naranjo 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 Naranjo beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Naranjo 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 Naranjo beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Naranjo beach?

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

Wild camping lovers
Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Naranjo beach.

How far is the Naranjo beach from parking?

The Naranjo 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 overcome a long descent.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Naranjo 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?

Naranjo 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.Naranjo 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.