Name: The beach is a great place to spend quality time with the family and enjoy a lovely day. Plus, it's worth mentioning that there's no entry fee, so it's open to the public.
Item: Playa Punta Piedra
Rating: 10
Author: Niza Varley

About Penas Blancas

Penas Blancas 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!

Nearest beaches in Penas Blancas

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Good for Relax

Playa Escondida

Colorado 3.3 km

Pleasant

6.5

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise water • Gray sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom

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Good for Relax

Playa Punta Piedra

San Buenaventura 3.6 km

Pleasant

6.4

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise water • Gray sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom

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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 Penas Blancas are Playa Escondida, Playa Punta Piedra.

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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 Penas Blancas, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of hamlet are mainly very narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy - rocky 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 Penas Blancas's beaches

Playa Punta Piedra

10 Niza Varley

The beach is a great place to spend quality time with the family and enjoy a lovely day. Plus, it's worth mentioning that there's no entry fee, so it's open to the public.

Playa Escondida

10 Guzella Hernandez

This is a stunning beach that is perfect for families and is open to the public for free.

The warmest month during the year in this area is March, with the air temperature rising up to 34.2°C and the water temperature up to 29.6°C. The coldest month is October, with the air temperature dropping down to 27.6°C and the water temperature down to 27.3°C. The temperature of the air and water allows for comfortable rest in the hamlet all year round, which tourists and locals enjoy with pleasure and benefit.

Most viewed beaches of Penas Blancas

Playa Punta Piedra

6.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise water

Costa Rica, San Buenaventura 3.6 km

Playa Escondida

6.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise water

Costa Rica, Colorado 3.3 km

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