intermediate
Icacal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Playa Avellanas
Playa Avellanas on Costa Rica's Pacific coast is a popular intermediate-to-advanced beach known for consistent surf and moderate to strong currents requiring ocean swimming experience. The warm tropical waters and sandy bottom with nearby rock formations appeal to experienced swimmers and surfers. Check swell forecasts and swim near lifeguards; rip currents can be significant during high swell periods.
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Playa Avellanas
10.2290, -85.8386
Details
- Location
- Icacal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 10.2290, -85.8386