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Notable beach · Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Playa El Coco

Playa El Coco is a beach in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica.

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Playa El Coco: 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 Playa El Coco

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 Playa El Coco — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 9.73878, -84.97827. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Playa El Coco safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Playa El Coco?

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

    What are the places to visit near Playa El Coco?

    Nearby: Playa Tambor (beach, 6 km), Isla San Lucas (river spot, 30 km), Playa Tárcoles (beach, 48 km), Isla de Chira (river spot, 55 km), Playa Carrillo (beach, 72 km), Playa Pencal (beach, 1 km).

    Is Playa El Coco worth visiting?

    Playa El Coco is listed as a notable beach in Costa Rica on Spotwander.