intermediate
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Playa Matapalito

A Pacific Costa Rican beach with warm waters and manageable conditions for intermediate swimmers seeking natural ocean swimming. The sandy beach and moderate swells offer good conditions outside peak riptide hours. Check local tidal forecasts and visit during morning hours for optimal conditions.

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Playa Matapalito

8.3801, -83.2857

Details

Location
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
8.3801, -83.2857

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