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Notable beach · Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Cocalito

Cocalito is a beach in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.

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Cocalito: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Cocalito

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cocalito — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 8.69552, -83.67999. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cocalito safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Cocalito yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cocalito?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cocalito?

    Nearby: Corcovado National Park (sanctuary, 25 km), Isla del Caño (river spot, 27 km), Finca 6 Archeological Site (fort, 41 km), Stone spheres of Costa Rica (fort, 41 km), Ballena National Marine Park (sanctuary, 61 km), Playa Hermosa (beach, 69 km).

    Is Cocalito worth visiting?

    Cocalito is listed as a notable beach in Costa Rica on Spotwander.