Name: The beach is only a 30-minute drive from Quepos and you can easily drive your car directly onto the golden sand.
Item: Playa Matapalo
Rating: 10
Author: Ketanielle

About Baru

Baru hamlet is located in Costa Rica, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

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Dominicalito Beach

Dominicalito 0.3 km

Good

7.6

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Brown sand • Large low tide

5.1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Matapalo

Matapalo 1.5 km

Good

7.6

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom

4.1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Dominical

Dominical 0.8 km

Pleasant

6.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom • No parking

0 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa puerto nuevo

Playa Hermosa 2.9 km

Tolerable

5.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • No parking

0 Amenities index

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Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Baru are Dominicalito Beach, Playa Matapalo, Playa Dominical.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Baru, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of hamlet are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

Latest reviews on Baru's beaches

Playa Matapalo

10 Ketanielle

The beach is only a 30-minute drive from Quepos and you can easily drive your car directly onto the golden sand.

Playa Dominical

8 Tom Benedetto

Looking for a spot to ride the waves, take a leisurely stroll, or simply observe some gnarly surfers? Look no further than this gem of a beach. Admittedly, the terrain is a bit on the rocky side, but that just adds to the charm, right? Plus, you'll feel like a true adventurer as you navigate the boulders to find the perfect spot to set up camp. So grab your board or your walking shoes and head on over to this beach for a day of fun in the sun (and rocks).

Dominicalito Beach

8 Kathryn Milburn

This beach is an ideal spot to witness the mesmerizing sunset and is also a great place to take your little ones. We had a wonderful time with our one-year-old who enjoyed playing in the waves.

Playa puerto nuevo

8 Auriel Costa

I would suggest visiting this beach only during low tide and note that only cars with 4x4 capabilities should attempt to enter. However, it's worth the extra effort to get there because the golden sand and beautiful scenery are truly worth it. Plus, the walk from the parking area is minimal.

The warmest month during the year in this area is March, with the air temperature rising up to 28.3°C and the water temperature up to 19.8°C. The coldest month is October, with the air temperature dropping down to 22°C and the water temperature down to 17.7°C.