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Photo of Cocalito Beach with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Cocalito Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.2

Good

Cocalito Beach

Drake, Costa Rica

#140 out of 233 in Agujitas de Drake

7.2

Good

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

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Located outside the settlement

Agujitas de Drake • 1.9 km

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Tourist Attraction Corcovado, estación Sirena National Park

9.8 - Exceptional 6km

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About

Cocalito Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 140th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 143.7 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Agujitas de Drake settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious 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.

Cocalito 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Las Caletas, which has a rating of 7.3.

Cocalito Beach (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 Cocalito Beach 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 +16 ^o C

Air temperature

2 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Agujitas de Drake • 1.9 km

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Tourist Attraction Corcovado, estación Sirena National Park

9.8 - Exceptional 6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa Las Caletas Playa Las Caletas

7.3 Good

3.3km

Punta Marenco Lodge Punta Marenco Lodge

7 Good

4.7km

San Josecito Beach San Josecito Beach

7.2 Good

5.1km

Playa Ganadito Playa Ganadito

7.1 Good

5.6km

San Josecito Rincon Beach San Josecito Rincon Beach

7.1 Good

7km

Playa Ganado Playa Ganado

5.9 Pleasant

8.9km

Playa San Pedrillo Playa San Pedrillo

7.1 Good

10.7km

Playa Violin Playa Violin

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Agujitas de Drake • 1.9km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 143.7km

Transport

Airport

PMZ • 36.7km

Bus Station

Terminal de Buses Ciudad Cortés • 33.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cocalito Beach?

The coastline of Cocalito Beach 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 Cocalito Beach?

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

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

The waves in the Cocalito Beach are usually strong.

Is the Cocalito 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 Cocalito 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cocalito Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cocalito Beach.

How far is the Cocalito Beach from parking?

The Cocalito Beach has no parking spot.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cocalito Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cocalito Beach 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.