What is the water and sand quality of the Punta Julian beach?

The beachline of Punta Julian beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Punta Julian beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Punta Julian 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.

Is the Punta Julian beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.Punta Julian beach is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Punta Julian beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Punta Julian 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Punta Julian 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.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Punta Julian beach?

Punta Julian beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Hiking adventurers</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Punta Julian beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante El Fogón de Tía is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Punta Julian beach from parking?

The Punta Julian beach has no parking spot and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Punta Julian beach?

There are 4 attractions near Punta Julian beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Posos 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 Punta Julian beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Punta Julian 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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Punta Julian beach

Punta Julián beach

El Jobo, Costa Rica

6.8

#196 out of 233 in Punta Manzanillo 1

Free entrance Virgin beach Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Punta Manzanillo • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Puerto Soley

1.8km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

2.7km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

3.9km

Playground Playa Copal

4.4km

Playground Playa Brasilia

5.7km

Playground Playa Zafiro

7.1km

Park Playa Rajada

2.5km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

2.9km

Hiking Area Estero

3.5km

Park Playa Bolaños

5.3km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

5.4km

Park Playa Macaya

6.7km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

7.5km

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

8km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

8km

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Recreo

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

1.9km

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

1.9km

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

7.4 - Good 2.5km

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 2.6km

Restaurant El Indio Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Lapa Lapa

8 - Very good 2.9km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

1.7km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

1.7km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

1.8km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 3.3km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

5km

Supermarket Super Compro

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Posos

190m

Tourist Attraction Playa las Pilas

350m

Tourist Attraction Punta Julián

9.6 - Exceptional 460m

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

840m

Tourist Attraction Isla Lora

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Chinita

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Rajadita

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Piedras

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

2.4km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

3.3km

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About

Punta Julian beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 196th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 217.3 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Punta Manzanillo settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. 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

Punta Manzanillo • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Puerto Soley

1.8km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

2.7km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

3.9km

Playground Playa Copal

4.4km

Playground Playa Brasilia

5.7km

Playground Playa Zafiro

7.1km

Park Playa Rajada

2.5km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

2.9km

Hiking Area Estero

3.5km

Park Playa Bolaños

5.3km

Hiking Area Isleta Maura

5.4km

Park Playa Macaya

6.7km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

7.5km

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

8km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

8km

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Recreo

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

1.9km

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

1.9km

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

7.4 - Good 2.5km

Restaurant The Naked Indian

9.6 - Exceptional 2.6km

Restaurant El Indio Bar & Grill

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Lapa Lapa

8 - Very good 2.9km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

1.7km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

1.7km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

1.8km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 3.3km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

5km

Supermarket Super Compro

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Posos

190m

Tourist Attraction Playa las Pilas

350m

Tourist Attraction Punta Julián

9.6 - Exceptional 460m

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

840m

Tourist Attraction Isla Lora

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Chinita

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Rajadita

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Piedras

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Punta Descartes

2.4km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

3.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

540m 7 min walk

Curvo beach

6.6 Good

1.7km 23 min walk

Chinita beach

6.6 Good

2.1km

Rajadita beach

7.7 Very good

2.3km

Rajada beach II

8.3 Very good

2.4km

Tibia beach

5.9 Pleasant

2.8km

Pochotes beach II

7.1 Good

2.9km

El Jobo beach

8.3 Very good

3.6km

Rajada beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Punta Manzanillo • 870m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 217.3km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 13.8km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 13.5km

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