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

The coastline of Macaya beach 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 Macaya beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Macaya 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 Macaya beach good for swimming?

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

Is the Macaya 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 and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Macaya beach 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 Macaya beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Macaya beach.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Oleajes Mar. Cevichera Y Comidas is the closest place located 1400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Macaya beach from parking?

The Macaya 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 Macaya beach?

There are 4 attractions near Macaya beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Coronado located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Macaya 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>

Photo of Macaya beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Macaya beach with turquoise water surface

Macaya beach

Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica

6.9

#180 out of 233 in Cuajiniquil 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Cuajiniquil • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Zafiro

850m

Playground Playa Brasilia

2.3km

Playground Puerto Soley

5.9km

Playground Playa Copal

7.3km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

8.5km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

9.9km

Park Playa Macaya

50m

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

1km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

2.1km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

2.2km

National Park Sector Murcielago

4.3km

Hiking Area Playa Varo

6.8km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

7km

Hiking Area Estero

7.1km

Park Playa Manrique

7.3km

Restaurant Oleajes Mar. Cevichera Y Comidas

9.6 - Exceptional 990m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Arrecife

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Rancho los tres guanacastes

4.4km

Restaurant Recreo

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

8.8 - Excellent 6.3km

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

6.3km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

6.4km

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

8.6 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Supermarket Super Compro

1.6km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

6.3km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

6.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

6.6km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

6.7km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

50m

Tourist Attraction Cabinas Kamy

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Murciélago

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Bahia el Hachal

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Posos

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa las Pilas

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Punta Julián

9.6 - Exceptional 7km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

8.9km

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About

Macaya beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 180th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 211 km away from its center, the city of El Da. It is one of the beaches of Cuajiniquil settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+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

Cuajiniquil • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Zafiro

850m

Playground Playa Brasilia

2.3km

Playground Puerto Soley

5.9km

Playground Playa Copal

7.3km

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

8.5km

Playground Playa Esmeralda

9.9km

Park Playa Macaya

50m

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

1km

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

2.1km

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

2.2km

National Park Sector Murcielago

4.3km

Hiking Area Playa Varo

6.8km

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

7km

Hiking Area Estero

7.1km

Park Playa Manrique

7.3km

Restaurant Oleajes Mar. Cevichera Y Comidas

9.6 - Exceptional 990m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Arrecife

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Rancho los tres guanacastes

4.4km

Restaurant Recreo

10 - Exceptional 6.3km

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

8.8 - Excellent 6.3km

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

6.3km

Bar Bar Las Brisas

6.4km

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

8.6 - Excellent 6.4km

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Supermarket Super Compro

1.6km

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

6.3km

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

6.4km

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

6.6km

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

6.7km

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

9.8 - Exceptional 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

50m

Tourist Attraction Cabinas Kamy

8 - Very good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Murciélago

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Bahia el Hachal

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Posos

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa las Pilas

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Punta Julián

9.6 - Exceptional 7km

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

8.9km

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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

Jicote beach

5.9 Pleasant

2.1km

Junquillal beach

7.4 Good

2.5km

Cuajiniquil beach

6.8 Good

3.9km

Montrencal beach

5.8 Pleasant

6.3km

Curvo beach

6.6 Good

6.7km

Punta Julian beach

6.8 Good

7.4km

Papaturro beach

7.2 Good

7.5km

Copal beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Cuajiniquil • 3.2km

Main locality of province

San Jose • 211km

Transport

Airport

JAP • 16.1km

Bus Station

Terminal de Autobuses • 14.7km

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Macaya beach

Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica

Playground Playa Zafiro

Playground Playa Brasilia

Playground Puerto Soley

Playground Playa Copal

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

Playground Playa Esmeralda

Park Playa Macaya

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

National Park Sector Murcielago

Hiking Area Playa Varo

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

Hiking Area Estero

Park Playa Manrique

Restaurant Oleajes Mar. Cevichera Y Comidas

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Arrecife

Restaurant Rancho los tres guanacastes

Restaurant Recreo

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

Bar Bar Las Brisas

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

Supermarket Super Compro

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

Tourist Attraction Cabinas Kamy

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

Tourist Attraction Playa Murciélago

Tourist Attraction Bahia el Hachal

Tourist Attraction Playa Manzanillo

Tourist Attraction Playa Posos

Tourist Attraction Playa las Pilas

Tourist Attraction Punta Julián

Historical Landmark Puerto Viejo

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Weather

Cuajiniquil, ,

Playground Playa Zafiro

Playground Playa Brasilia

Playground Puerto Soley

Playground Playa Copal

Playground Mirador manglar y playa el jobo

Playground Playa Esmeralda

Park Playa Macaya

Hiking Area Ocean Dreams

Park Refugio de Vida Silvestre Junquillal

Park Área de Acampar -Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal

National Park Sector Murcielago

Hiking Area Playa Varo

Park Reserva Los Cangrejos

Hiking Area Estero

Park Playa Manrique

Restaurant Oleajes Mar. Cevichera Y Comidas

Restaurant Bar Restaurante Arrecife

Restaurant Rancho los tres guanacastes

Restaurant Recreo

Restaurant Tatay Cafe Restaurante And Seafood

Hamburger Restaurant Chubbys Burgers

Bar Bar Las Brisas

Restaurant Restaurante El Fogón de Tía

Restaurant El fogon de Juana

Supermarket Super Compro

Supermarket Mini Super Arena

Supermarket Minisuper Y Carnicería Victoria

Supermarket Mini Super Los Almendros

Supermarket Supermercado y Licorera La Casona

Store Britt Shop Dreams Las Mareas

Tourist Attraction Playa Coronado

Tourist Attraction Cabinas Kamy

Tourist Attraction Isla Muñecos

Tourist Attraction Playa Murciélago

Tourist Attraction Bahia el Hachal