beginner
Paquera, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Playa Chanchera

Playa Chanchera is a sheltered Pacific beach in Costa Rica's central Pacific region with calm to moderate waters ideal for swimmers of various levels. The sandy bottom and protected bay make it beginner-friendly with good visibility. Bring reef shoes as the rocky areas can be sharp.

Satellite view of Playa Chanchera

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Playa Chanchera

9.9024, -84.9191

Details

Location
Paquera, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
9.9024, -84.9191

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