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

The Copal beach is covered with golden shell sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.

What are the key activities at Copal beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Copal 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 Copal beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Copal beach good for swimming?

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

Is the Copal 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 shell sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Copal beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Copal beach?

Copal beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Copal beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante La Copaleña is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Copal beach from parking?

The Copal beach 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Copal beach?

There are 4 attractions near Copal beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Papaturro, La Cruz located in 1.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Copal beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Copal 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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Copal beach

Playa Copel, Costa Rica

6.9

#180 out of 233 in San Buenaventura 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright shell sand Shell sand bottom Beach activities rent Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

San Buenaventura • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Copal

50m

Playground Puerto Soley

2.7km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

2.9km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

3.8km

Playground Playa Brasilia

5km

Playground Playa Zafiro

7.1km

Hiking Area Estero

690m

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

1.2km

Park Playa Bolaños

1.8km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

2.3km

Park Playa Rajada

4km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

6.5km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

7.2km

Park Playa Macaya

7.3km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

8.6km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Seafood Restaurant Las Mareas Restaurante and Seafood

9.8 - Exceptional 520m

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 690m

Fast Food Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.4 - Excellent 790m

Restaurant Blue Dream Casual Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Cabinas, Bar, Salón de baile y restaurante El Pirata

7.4 - Good 1.8km

Restaurant El Indio Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 2km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

610m

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

2.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

2.4km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

2.5km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 2.7km

Supermarket Super Compro

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Morro, La Cruz.

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coco

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cactus

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

3.7km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

2.7km

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About

Copal beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 180th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 215 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of San Buenaventura settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

2.8 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

San Buenaventura • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Copal

50m

Playground Puerto Soley

2.7km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

2.9km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

3.8km

Playground Playa Brasilia

5km

Playground Playa Zafiro

7.1km

Hiking Area Estero

690m

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

1.2km

Park Playa Bolaños

1.8km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

2.3km

Park Playa Rajada

4km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

6.5km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

7.2km

Park Playa Macaya

7.3km

Park O Parks, Wildlife, & Recreation

8.6km

Restaurant Restaurante La Copaleña

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Seafood Restaurant Las Mareas Restaurante and Seafood

9.8 - Exceptional 520m

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 690m

Fast Food Restaurant Pollo Frito La Casona

9.4 - Excellent 790m

Restaurant Blue Dream Casual Restaurant & Bar

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Cabinas, Bar, Salón de baile y restaurante El Pirata

7.4 - Good 1.8km

Restaurant El Indio Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 2km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cenizaro

10 - Exceptional 2km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

610m

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

2.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

2.4km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

2.5km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 2.7km

Supermarket Super Compro

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Papaturro, La Cruz

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction 4x4 Tours CR

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Morro, La Cruz.

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Jairo's tour in Costa Rica

10 - Exceptional 3km

Tourist Attraction Playa El Jobo

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coco

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cactus

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

3.7km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

2.7km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Papaturro beach

7.2 Good

2.3km

Pochotes beach II

7.1 Good

2.7km

Rajada beach

7.6 Very good

3.6km

Morro beach

5.9 Pleasant

3.8km

Montrencal beach

5.8 Pleasant

3.8km

Jobo beach

5.8 Pleasant

4km

El Jobo beach

8.3 Very good

4.4km

Curvo beach

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

San Buenaventura • 1.2km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 215km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 18.4km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 9km

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Average Reviews rating

6.9 Good

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6.9 Good

Landon Shaw

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning and filled with an abundance of seashells! We are considering renaming it to "Seashells Paradise" beach because of how many beautiful and intact shells you can find here. My children absolutely adore this beach and love searching for the most exquisite shells they can find. Additionally, if you're looking for other activities, why not try world-class kitesurfing? This place is absolutely perfect for kitesurfing! There are so many amazing things to do here that it's hard to list them all without experiencing it for yourself. If you're interested in buying or renting property, or even finding an Airbnb, reach out to Sarah at ReMax Paradise Cove for more information about the beaches and the area. Oh, and I'll be posting more pictures because we even saw wild horses playing on and in the beach. It truly is a paradise! If you want to learn more about this area, you can visit explorelacruz-cr on Instagram or Facebook. Follow me and I'll follow you back.

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Nate Kessler

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

8 Very good

I would advise against visiting this beach during the spring season as it tends to be quite windy.

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Huyền Trần

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

8 Very good

The beach is incredibly vast and well-maintained, boasting pristine white sand and crystal-clear blue waters. It's a perfect spot for kite enthusiasts, but unfortunately, it's not recommended for swimmers. The powerful currents and strong winds create a constant swell that makes swimming unsafe.

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Reggie G

Novice Beachgoer • 7 months ago

10 Exceptional

The beach offers a fantastic view of Bolaños Island. The entrance is gravel, but accessible for any car. Make sure to bring everything you need, as there are no nearby options to purchase food or snacks.