Beaches of Manuel Antonio & Quepos
Every named beach along the Manuel Antonio & Quepos coast, on one map. Tap a beach for how to get there, what it is good for, and Blue Flag status.
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Playa Espadilla Blue Flag
The main sunset-watching beach in town, with surf schools and beach bars lining the sand.
- Surfing
- Sunsets
- Walking
Playa Espadilla Sur Blue Flag
Roca Tortuga, a rock formation marking the estuary at the beach's northern end.
- Swimming
- Walking
- Wildlife
Playa Manuel Antonio Blue Flag
Sheltered, clear water considered the calmest swimming spot in the park, with frequent monkey sightings.
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Wildlife
Playa Gemelas
The two coves are submerged completely at high tide, so the beach only exists at mid to low tide.
- Snorkeling
- Tide pools
Puerto Escondido
Only reachable at low tide; the trail crosses exposed rock shelf that floods at high tide.
- Tide pools
- Wildlife
Playa Biesanz
Calm, protected water considered one of the better snorkeling spots outside the park, best explored by kayak near the rocky point.
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
Playitas
Crossable at low tide from the north end of Espadilla, with almond-tree shade and regular monkey and sloth sightings.
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Wildlife
Playa La Macha
One of the least-visited coves on Punta Quepos, with no facilities or services.
- Swimming
- Walking
Playa La Vaca
A secluded neighbor to Playa La Macha on the same stretch of coastal trail.
- Swimming
- Walking