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

The coastline of Playa Tamales is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Tamales?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Tamales, 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 Playa Tamales is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Playa Tamales good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.Playa Tamales does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.So the overall recommendation of the Playa Tamales for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa Tamales 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 very smooth.

Is the Playa Tamales 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 Playa Tamales?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Tamales.There are 2 restaurants nearby.Mar Luna Lodge is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Tamales from parking?

The Playa Tamales 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 Tamales?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Tamales is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 22°C and water 18°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Playa Tamales

Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica

#175 out of 233 in Tamales 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Tamales • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Tamales

50m

Playground Surf Station

50m

Park Jaguar Waterfall

5.1km

Hiking Area Matapalo

7.3km

Park Osa Interactive Gardens

8.6km

Bar Mar Luna Lodge

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Buena Esperanza

8.6 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Waterfall

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Pan Dulce

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Matapalo

5.1km

Tourist Attraction "Kapu" Rancho Almendros

6.6km

Tourist Attraction King Louis Waterfall

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Matapalo Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Osa Cacao Artisan Chocolate Tour

7.8km

Tourist Attraction BioSur Foundation

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Choza del Manglar

8.4 - Very good 8.4km

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About

Playa Tamales is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 175th place out of 233 beaches in the Costa Rica region 185.6 km away from its center, the city of San Jose. It is one of the beaches of Tamales settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

1.9 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

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Located outside the settlement

Tamales • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa Tamales

50m

Playground Surf Station

50m

Park Jaguar Waterfall

5.1km

Hiking Area Matapalo

7.3km

Park Osa Interactive Gardens

8.6km

Bar Mar Luna Lodge

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Buena Esperanza

8.6 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Waterfall

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa Pan Dulce

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Matapalo

5.1km

Tourist Attraction "Kapu" Rancho Almendros

6.6km

Tourist Attraction King Louis Waterfall

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Matapalo Beach

7.1km

Tourist Attraction Osa Cacao Artisan Chocolate Tour

7.8km

Tourist Attraction BioSur Foundation

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Choza del Manglar

8.4 - Very good 8.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.4 (Pleasant)

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Nearest Beaches

6.1km

Playa Pan Dulce

6.8 Good

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6.7 Good

7.2km

Playa Platanares

7.1 Good

8.1km

Playa Matapalo II

5.8 Pleasant

8.6km

Playa Matapalo

6.7 Good

9.5km

Playa Puntarenitas

5.8 Pleasant

13.8km

Playa Juanito Mora

5.8 Pleasant

17.1km

Playa Pavones

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Tamales • 640m

Main locality of province

San Jose • 185.6km

Transport

Airport

PJM • 9.4km

Bus Station

Bus Station • 9.9km

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7 Good

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Zelira Nemo

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

7 Good

The ocean can be quite tumultuous in this region, and certain sections of the beach can only be reached via a sturdy 4x4 vehicle due to the gravel road.

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Mason Evergreen

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

It's a stunning location for camping, but make sure to pack your own food and water. Additionally, there's an opportunity for fishing.

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Niko Katsaros.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

I stayed at Jimenez cabins about a month ago and the beach was absolutely stunning. Despite the intense waves, the beauty of the beach remained intact.