intermediate
Jacó, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Playa Balsal

A Pacific beach in Costa Rica with moderate waves and warm tropical water typical of the region. Best suited for intermediate swimmers comfortable with small to moderate surf, with the practical tip to identify rip currents and swim parallel to shore if caught.

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Playa Balsal

9.6260, -84.6538

Details

Location
Jacó, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
9.6260, -84.6538

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