intermediate
Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Playa Palma

Playa Palma offers warm Pacific waters on Costa Rica's west coast with moderate waves suitable for intermediate swimmers. The sandy beach provides comfortable entry and the nearby tropical vegetation provides shade. Watch for riptides and swim parallel to shore if caught.

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Playa Palma

9.4990, -84.3639

Details

Location
Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
9.4990, -84.3639

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