What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Margarita?

The coastline of Playa Margarita is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Margarita?

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

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.Playa Margarita is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa Margarita for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa Margarita 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 Playa Margarita 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 Playa Margarita?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Margarita.

How far is the Playa Margarita from parking?

The Playa Margarita 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Margarita?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Margarita 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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Playa Margarita

Paquera, Costa Rica

6.8

#196 out of 233 in Mango 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Fully waves protected

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Located outside the settlement

Mango • 0.1 km

Map of beach

National Park San Lucas Island National Park

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Margarita

60m

Tourist Attraction Playa Palomo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanquita

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Hacienda Vieja

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Bonita

8km

Tourist Attraction Embarcadero Playa Naranjo - Puntarenas

9.4km

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About

Playa Margarita is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 196th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 92.7 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Mango settlement, just 0.1 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

Mango • 0.1 km

Map of beach

National Park San Lucas Island National Park

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Margarita

60m

Tourist Attraction Playa Palomo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanca

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Blanquita

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Hacienda Vieja

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Bonita

8km

Tourist Attraction Embarcadero Playa Naranjo - Puntarenas

9.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

540m 7 min walk

Playa Pajaros

7.3 Good

1.9km 25 min walk

Panama Beach

6.7 Good

5.8km

Playa Blanca

7.9 Very good

6.5km

Los Organos beach

7.4 Good

6.6km

Playa Blanquita

7.1 Good

6.9km

Playa Blanca

6.8 Good

7km

Playa Blanca

8 Very good

8.3km

Roma del Mar Beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Mango • 190m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 92.7km

Transport

Airport

TMU • 17.4km

Bus Station

Terminal de buses de Puntarenas - San José • 15.9km

Train Station

Estación de Tren Caldera • 23.3km

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6.8 Good

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Nathan Davis

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a peaceful and secluded spot. At sunset, you can hear the loud howling of the monkeys!

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Maria Concepcion

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

Getting to the beach may be a bit of a challenge, but it's worth it for the peaceful and stunning scenery.

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Nina Yara

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Quiet beach

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Ava Marie

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Nice place

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Sylvia Nalucia

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

This beach in the Gulf of Nicoya is a great spot for a peaceful day out, or even camping. There are few houses in the vicinity, making it an ideal place to get away from it all.