What is the water and sand quality of the Puerto Vargas?

The coastline of Puerto Vargas is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Puerto Vargas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Puerto Vargas, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Puerto Vargas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Puerto Vargas does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Puerto Vargas 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 Puerto Vargas secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Puerto Vargas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Puerto Vargas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Soda Kawe is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Puerto Vargas from parking?

The Puerto Vargas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Puerto Vargas?

There are 4 attractions near Puerto Vargas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bahía Don-bato located in 1.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Puerto Vargas?

The month with the highest temperature in Puerto Vargas 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>

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Puerto Vargas

Comadre, Costa Rica

7.1

#163 out of 233 in Punta Cahuita 3

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Punta Cahuita • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Mirador

3.1km

National Park Parque Nacional Cahuita - Entrada Puerto Vargas

1.7km

National Park Punta Vargas

1.9km

National Park Parque Nacional Cahuita

2.5km

Park Parquecito Cahuita

2.8km

Park Alfredo Gonzáles Flores Park

2.8km

Park Parque Central de Cahuita

2.8km

Hiking Area Secret waterfall

5.1km

Park Playa Grande en Cahuita

6.1km

Park Talaji

7.2km

Meal Takeaway DelRita Patty

9.8 - Exceptional 2.6km

Restaurant Soda Kawe

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant El Rincón del Amor

9.4 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Éwa & Lounge Bar

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Cafe Aroma, Coffee Bar & Breakfast

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Coco's Bar

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant El Cangrejo Loco de Cahuita

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Las Olas

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Bar Puerto viejo

9.6 - Exceptional 2.9km

Supermarket Super Vaz #2

2.6km

Supermarket Super Safari

2.8km

Supermarket Super Negro Cahuita

2.9km

Supermarket Super Ferreteria Cahuita

3.5km

Supermarket Abastecedor Bordón

7km

Tourist Attraction Bahía Don-bato

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Cahuita Cochabamba

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de agua turquesa Cahuita Boliv

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Snorkeling

2 - Very poor 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Parque Nacional Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica.

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Nature & Birding Tours

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Monumento a Walter Ferguson

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Jungle Night Walk

2.9km

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About

Puerto Vargas is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 163th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 140.3 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Punta Cahuita settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

1.9 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Punta Cahuita • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Mirador

3.1km

National Park Parque Nacional Cahuita - Entrada Puerto Vargas

1.7km

National Park Punta Vargas

1.9km

National Park Parque Nacional Cahuita

2.5km

Park Parquecito Cahuita

2.8km

Park Alfredo Gonzáles Flores Park

2.8km

Park Parque Central de Cahuita

2.8km

Hiking Area Secret waterfall

5.1km

Park Playa Grande en Cahuita

6.1km

Park Talaji

7.2km

Meal Takeaway DelRita Patty

9.8 - Exceptional 2.6km

Restaurant Soda Kawe

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant El Rincón del Amor

9.4 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Éwa & Lounge Bar

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Cafe Aroma, Coffee Bar & Breakfast

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Coco's Bar

8.2 - Very good 2.8km

Restaurant El Cangrejo Loco de Cahuita

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Las Olas

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Bar Puerto viejo

9.6 - Exceptional 2.9km

Supermarket Super Vaz #2

2.6km

Supermarket Super Safari

2.8km

Supermarket Super Negro Cahuita

2.9km

Supermarket Super Ferreteria Cahuita

3.5km

Supermarket Abastecedor Bordón

7km

Tourist Attraction Bahía Don-bato

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Mirador Cahuita Cochabamba

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de agua turquesa Cahuita Boliv

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Snorkeling

2 - Very poor 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Parque Nacional Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica.

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Nature & Birding Tours

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Monumento a Walter Ferguson

10 - Exceptional 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Jungle Night Walk

2.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

430m 6 min walk

Playa Galardonada

7.7 Very good

4.3km

Playa Negra

7.2 Good

6km

Playa Cahuita

7.1 Good

9.5km

Playa Negra II

7.2 Good

10.6km

Puerto Viejo beach

7.1 Good

13.4km

Cocles beach

8.1 Very good

14.5km

Escondida beach

7.9 Very good

15.4km

Chiquita beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Punta Cahuita • 2.2km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 140.3km

Transport

Airport

JAE • 18.3km

Bus Station

Parada Puerto Vargas Station • 1.9km

Train Station

Estación de Trenes INCOFER • 37.7km

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