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Cóbano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Playa Malpaís
Playa Malpaís on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula features powerful Pacific Ocean swells and currents suited for advanced swimmers only. The rugged, rocky coastline provides dramatic scenery but challenging water conditions with strong riptides. Swim only during calm periods and stay close to shore.
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Playa Malpaís
9.6003, -85.1431
Details
- Location
- Cóbano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- 9.6003, -85.1431