Photo of Panama beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Panama beach with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Panama beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Panama beach and the settlement

7.8

Very good

Panama beach

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

The bar is located right on the Panama beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Makoko is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Panamá beach

Playa Panama, Costa Rica

#79 out of 233 in Panama

7.8

Very good

Hotel guests only Hotel beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Beach activities rent

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Located within the settlement

Panama • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant HACIENDA BLU BEACH

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Makoko

9 - Excellent 160m

Restaurant Eco Camping Papagayo

310m

Restaurant Seaside Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 620m

Restaurant Peninsula CR Steak & Seafood Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 780m

Bar La Casita Del Marisco

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Ginger Restaurant Bar

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Verde Smart Eating

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant Roberto's

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Park Playa Ipis

1.6km

Park Playa Pura Vida

3km

Park Playa Jicaro

3.7km

Hiking Area Playa Nacascolo

5.2km

Park Playa Zapotillal

5.5km

Hiking Area Playa Nacascolito

6.2km

Park Playa Celestia

6.9km

Playground Playa malicia

1.6km

Playground Spielplatz

1.9km

Supermarket Grace

1km

Supermarket Super Dayi

1.8km

Supermarket Super Luperon Playa Hermosa

2.1km

Store Britt Shop Planet Hollywood

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Vista al Golfo

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Misterio

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Hermosa

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Playa Coco

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Calzon de Pobre Beach

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Huevo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cocal

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Dream On Sport Fishing (Coco Boarding)

5.4km

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About

Panama beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 79th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 187 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Panama settlement, just 1.5 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 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Panama beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

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

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

Panama beach is located in Costa Rica within Panama, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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 +24 ^o C

Air temperature

3.2 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Panama • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant HACIENDA BLU BEACH

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Makoko

9 - Excellent 160m

Restaurant Eco Camping Papagayo

310m

Restaurant Seaside Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 620m

Restaurant Peninsula CR Steak & Seafood Grill

9.6 - Exceptional 780m

Bar La Casita Del Marisco

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Ginger Restaurant Bar

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Verde Smart Eating

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant Roberto's

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Park Playa Ipis

1.6km

Park Playa Pura Vida

3km

Park Playa Jicaro

3.7km

Hiking Area Playa Nacascolo

5.2km

Park Playa Zapotillal

5.5km

Hiking Area Playa Nacascolito

6.2km

Park Playa Celestia

6.9km

Playground Playa malicia

1.6km

Playground Spielplatz

1.9km

Supermarket Grace

1km

Supermarket Super Dayi

1.8km

Supermarket Super Luperon Playa Hermosa

2.1km

Store Britt Shop Planet Hollywood

9.4 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Vista al Golfo

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Misterio

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Hermosa

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Playa Coco

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Calzon de Pobre Beach

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Huevo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cocal

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Dream On Sport Fishing (Coco Boarding)

5.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Panama beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Panama beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Hermosa beach Hermosa beach

8.2 Very good

4.2km

Jicaro beach Jicaro beach

8.2 Very good

4.6km

Iguanita beach Iguanita beach

7.6 Very good

4.6km

Nacascolo beach Nacascolo beach

8.3 Very good

4.7km

Calzon de Pobre beach Calzon de Pobre beach

7.7 Very good

5.1km

Virador beach Virador beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Panama • 1.5km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 187km

Transport

Airport

LIR • 11.6km

Bus Station

Municipal Bus station • 19.5km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Panama 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 Panama beach?

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

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

Panama beach is fully protected from waves.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Panama beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Panama beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Panama beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Makoko is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Panama beach from parking?

The Panama 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 Panama beach?

There are 4 attractions near Panama beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Vista al Golfo located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Panama 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.