What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Bananito?

The coastline of Playa Bananito is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Bananito?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Bananito, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Bananito good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.The waves in the Playa Bananito are usually strong.

Is the Playa Bananito good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Bananito secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa Bananito?

Playa Bananito can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Bananito?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Bananito.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Vista del Mar is the closest place located 2200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Bananito from parking?

The Playa Bananito has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Bananito?

There are 1 attractions near Playa Bananito that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rancho Bendición de Jehová located in 0.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Bananito?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Bananito is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 22°C and water 18°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Bananito (Costa Rica) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Bananito (Costa Rica) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Playa Bananito

Bananito Sur, Costa Rica

6.4

#215 out of 233 in San Andres 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

San Andres • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Finca los Berrocal Bolaños

5.3km

Playground Finca Aguilar Gaitán

5.5km

Park Playa San Clemente

5.7km

Hiking Area Caribe Galu

5.8km

Park Parquesitoo

7.9km

Restaurant Vigorones Mace

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Vista del Mar

9.2 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Galerita Donde Vivi

9.2 - Excellent 260m

Restaurant Las Carnitas

8.6 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Soda Mis Delicias Bananito Sur

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Restaurant Comidas Rápidas

10 - Exceptional 4.3km

Bar El Capitano Lodge

7.6 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant playa palmeras pintadas

9 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Soda Sazón Caribe

9 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Rancho Bendición de Jehová

10 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Uvita Boat Dock

9 - Excellent 9.8km

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About

Playa Bananito is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 215th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 122.7 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of San Andres settlement, just 3.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

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+23 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

1.9 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

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Located within the settlement

San Andres • 3.4 km

Map of beach

Playground Finca los Berrocal Bolaños

5.3km

Playground Finca Aguilar Gaitán

5.5km

Park Playa San Clemente

5.7km

Hiking Area Caribe Galu

5.8km

Park Parquesitoo

7.9km

Restaurant Vigorones Mace

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Vista del Mar

9.2 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Galerita Donde Vivi

9.2 - Excellent 260m

Restaurant Las Carnitas

8.6 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Soda Mis Delicias Bananito Sur

9.6 - Exceptional 4.1km

Restaurant Comidas Rápidas

10 - Exceptional 4.3km

Bar El Capitano Lodge

7.6 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant playa palmeras pintadas

9 - Excellent 5.5km

Restaurant Soda Sazón Caribe

9 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Rancho Bendición de Jehová

10 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica

8.8 - Excellent 9.6km

Tourist Attraction Uvita Boat Dock

9 - Excellent 9.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

San Andres • 3.4km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 122.7km

Transport

Airport

LIO • 10.9km

Bus Station

Terminal de Mepe • 14.4km

Train Station

Estación de Trenes INCOFER • 14.9km

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