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Playa honda

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa honda?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa honda.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tides Oceanfront Resort is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

Venado, Costa Rica

#205 out of 233 in Junquillal

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Junquillal • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Tides Oceanfront Resort

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Adela's Bar

1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Tatanka

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Guacamaya Lodge

9.6 - Exceptional 1.5km

Restaurant Mundo Milo Eco Lodge

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Restaurant Soda Chevos

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant La ventana del surfista

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Lochito's

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Loma venado

2.4km

Park Lote playa 2

4.2km

Park Playa Barry

5km

Park Plaza de Playa Negra

5.5km

Park Playa Los Pargos

7km

Hiking Area Guti Tours

7.8km

Playground Playa Ananda

4.3km

Playground Playa Puerto

6.6km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato Mágico

9.8 - Exceptional 5.5km

Supermarket Minisuper Marvel

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa honda

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Pozas Junquillal

410m

Tourist Attraction Verdiazul Turtle Hatchery

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Junquillal

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Matabuey

10 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Callejones

4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Lagarto

4km

Tourist Attraction Reforesten con arboles nativos

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Swell Costa Rica

5.3km

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About

Playa honda is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 205th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 191 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Junquillal settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal 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 not crowded place during the season.

Playa honda coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

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

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Blanca, which has a rating of 8.2.

Playa honda is located in Costa Rica within Junquillal, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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 +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Junquillal • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Tides Oceanfront Resort

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Bar Adela's Bar

1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Tatanka

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Guacamaya Lodge

9.6 - Exceptional 1.5km

Restaurant Mundo Milo Eco Lodge

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Restaurant Soda Chevos

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant La ventana del surfista

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Lochito's

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Loma venado

2.4km

Park Lote playa 2

4.2km

Park Playa Barry

5km

Park Plaza de Playa Negra

5.5km

Park Playa Los Pargos

7km

Hiking Area Guti Tours

7.8km

Playground Playa Ananda

4.3km

Playground Playa Puerto

6.6km

Ice Cream Shop Gelato Mágico

9.8 - Exceptional 5.5km

Supermarket Minisuper Marvel

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa honda

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Pozas Junquillal

410m

Tourist Attraction Verdiazul Turtle Hatchery

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Junquillal

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Matabuey

10 - Exceptional 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Callejones

4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Lagarto

4km

Tourist Attraction Reforesten con arboles nativos

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Swell Costa Rica

5.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

820m 11 min walk

Playa Junquillal Playa Junquillal

8.1 Very good

3.3km

Playa Blanca Playa Blanca

8.2 Very good

4km

Playa Callejones Playa Callejones

7.2 Good

4.1km

Lagarto Beach Lagarto Beach

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 5.3km

Black Beach Black Beach

7.9 Very good

6km

Nile Beach Nile Beach

7.1 Good

7.4km

Marbella Beach Marbella Beach

7.7 Very good

7.8km

Playa Lagartillo Playa Lagartillo

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Junquillal • 720m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 191km

Transport

Airport

TNO • 18.2km

Bus Station

Estación de Buses Municipal • 27.5km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

Antonio José.

9 Excellent

This beach was really nice. The sand was soft and the water was clear. There were plenty of places to sit and relax, and the views were beautiful. Overall, it was a great spot to spend the day.

March 2023

Equitours

5 Tolerable

I learned how to swim at a small beach where you can also practice nudism with discretion.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa honda?

The coastline of Playa honda is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa honda?

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

Is the Playa honda good for swimming?

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

Playa honda does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Playa honda for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa honda 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 Playa honda secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa honda?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa honda.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tides Oceanfront Resort is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa honda from parking?

The Playa honda 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 Playa honda?

There are 4 attractions near Playa honda that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pozas Junquillal located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa honda?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa honda 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?

Playa honda (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.Playa honda (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.