Playa Grande
Leatherback turtles nest on this Pacific coast beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, from October to March, drawing visitors to one of the species' major nesting sites within Las Baulas Marine National Park. The beach also has consistent surf breaks, making it a draw for surfers. Mangrove forests and estuaries border the area, with boat tours available, and the national parks of Rincón de la Vieja and Santa Rosa are within reach for hiking and wildlife spotting.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
Playa Grande: quick answers
Where is Playa Grande?
Playa Grande is in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica.
How do you get to Playa Grande?
The nearest airport is Tamarindo (TNO), about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Playa Grande?
The warmest month is April, averaging 29°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is October, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is October, with about 357 mm14.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Playa Grande?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 restaurants and 2 cafés within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Playa Grande?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Playas del Coco and Liberia.