What is the water and sand quality of the Papaturro beach?

Papaturro beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Papaturro beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Papaturro beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Papaturro beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Papaturro beach good for swimming?

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

Is the Papaturro beach 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Papaturro beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Papaturro beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Papaturro beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Blue Dream Casual Restaurant & Bar is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Papaturro beach from parking?

The Papaturro beach 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 Papaturro beach?

There are 4 attractions near Papaturro beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Papaturro, La Cruz 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 Papaturro beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Papaturro beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Papaturro beach

Playa Copel, Costa Rica

7.2

#140 out of 233 in San Buenaventura 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Kite or windsurfing Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

San Buenaventura • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Copal

1km

Playground Puerto Soley

3.5km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

4.3km

Playground Playa Brasilia

4.9km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

5.2km

Playground Playa Zafiro

7km

Hiking Area Estero

1.9km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

2.5km

Park Playa Bolaños

2.6km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

3.2km

Park Playa Rajada

5.4km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

6.2km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

6.9km

Park Playa Macaya

7.4km

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

8.6km

Restaurant Blue Dream Casual Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 330m

Fast Food Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.4 - Excellent 450m

Seafood Restaurant Las Mareas Restaurante and Seafood

9.8 - Exceptional 770m

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Mariscos Soley

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Bar/Restaurante El Puente

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante y Bar La Esquina

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar Gancho de Abigail

2.4km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

530m

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

3.5km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

3.6km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

3.6km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 4.1km

Supermarket Super Compro

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 80m

Tourist Attraction Playa Morro, La Cruz.

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Puerto Soley Guanacaste

2.5km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Morimar

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Hacienda El Cenizaro Tours & Adventures

4.6km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

4.1km

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About

Papaturro beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 140th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 213.7 km away from its center, the city of Сан-Хосе-де-Майо. It is one of the beaches of San Buenaventura settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

3.9 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

San Buenaventura • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Copal

1km

Playground Puerto Soley

3.5km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

4.3km

Playground Playa Brasilia

4.9km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

5.2km

Playground Playa Zafiro

7km

Hiking Area Estero

1.9km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

2.5km

Park Playa Bolaños

2.6km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

3.2km

Park Playa Rajada

5.4km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

6.2km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

6.9km

Park Playa Macaya

7.4km

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

8.6km

Restaurant Blue Dream Casual Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 330m

Fast Food Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.4 - Excellent 450m

Seafood Restaurant Las Mareas Restaurante and Seafood

9.8 - Exceptional 770m

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Mariscos Soley

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Bar/Restaurante El Puente

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante y Bar La Esquina

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Bar Gancho de Abigail

2.4km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

530m

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

3.5km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

3.6km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

3.6km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 4.1km

Supermarket Super Compro

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 80m

Tourist Attraction Playa Morro, La Cruz.

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Puerto Soley Guanacaste

2.5km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Morimar

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Hacienda El Cenizaro Tours & Adventures

4.6km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

4.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Copal beach

6.9 Good

2.3km

Morro beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.8km

Pochotes beach II

7.1 Good

4.1km

Montrencal beach

5.8 Pleasant

4.1km

Rajada beach

7.6 Very good

4.2km

Pochotes beach

5.9 Pleasant

5.3km

Jobo beach

5.8 Pleasant

5.5km

El Jobo beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

San Buenaventura • 570m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 213.7km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 19.6km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 8km

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