intermediate
Paquera, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Playa Chino

A Pacific Costa Rican beach with warm water and moderate wave conditions suitable for intermediate swimmers seeking natural ocean swimming. The sandy beach provides good entry and the moderate swell makes for enjoyable conditions outside peak tidal periods. Plan visits for morning hours when water is typically calmest.

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Playa Chino

9.8390, -84.8875

Details

Location
Paquera, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
9.8390, -84.8875

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