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7.1

Good

Playa Ganadito

Drake, Costa Rica

#162 out of 233 in Agujitas de Drake

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Agujitas de Drake • 4.8 km

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9.8 - Exceptional 9.8km

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About

Playa Ganadito is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 162th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 141.2 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Agujitas de Drake settlement, just 4.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and brown 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Playa Ganadito 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.

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

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Ganado, which has a rating of 5.9.

Playa Ganadito (Costa Rica) is located outside the Agujitas de Drake 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 easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa Ganadito with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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

+24 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

1.6 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agujitas de Drake • 4.8 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Corcovado, estación Sirena National Park

9.8 - Exceptional 9.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2km 25 min walk

Playa Ganado Playa Ganado

5.9 Pleasant

5.1km

Cocalito Beach Cocalito Beach

7.2 Good

6.1km

Playa Violin Playa Violin

7.5 Very good

6.8km

Playa Las Caletas Playa Las Caletas

7.3 Good

8.2km

Punta Marenco Lodge Punta Marenco Lodge

7 Good

9.8km

San Josecito Beach San Josecito Beach

7.2 Good

10.7km

San Josecito Rincon Beach San Josecito Rincon Beach

7.1 Good

14.1km

Playa San Pedrillo Playa San Pedrillo

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Agujitas de Drake • 4.8km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 141.2km

Transport

Airport

PMZ • 31.6km

Bus Station

Terminal de Buses Ciudad Cortés • 28.6km

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7.1 Good

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7.1 Good

Greg Golub

10 Exceptional

This place was amazing. We stayed for four nights and didn't want to leave. If you want to disconnect and enjoy your own private beach this is the place. It has the most beautiful sunsets and the most hospitable hosts around. Aaron and his brother were great. They were quick to answer questions ahead of time and made the entire experience worth while.

Katherine Duarte

10 Exceptional

Best place

Juan Carlos Sanchez

10 Exceptional

Camping Meca! Just plain paradise, good food but keep in mind is a camping ground on a remote Costa Rica beach. But awesome, come find yourself here.

Rolando Angulo

6 Pleasant

A beach with little sand and many stones. The waves are intense and there is really no shade to spend the day.

Sandra Kavan

10 Exceptional

We spent 3 wonderful days here, which are definitely one of the highlights of my Costa Rica vacation. We were practically alone on the huge beach, the ecolodges are lovingly designed and the hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful. A special experience is the jungle feeling and the animal noises... but surprisingly we didn't have any insects in the house because there are great nets. Getting there is adventurous as the roads are bad, but it's worth it. It's best to stay a little longer 😀

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Playa Ganadito is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Ganadito?

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

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

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

Is the Playa Ganadito 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 Playa Ganadito 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.

What are the key audiences of Playa Ganadito?

Playa Ganadito can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Ganadito.

How far is the Playa Ganadito from parking?

The Playa Ganadito 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.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Ganadito is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 22°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Ganadito (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 Ganadito (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.