Pure Beach Bliss in Puntarenas

Playa Bejuco in Puntarenas is a beautiful dark sand beach that is the complete opposite to the nearby Jaco or Manuel Antonio, making it the perfect day trip for anyone looking to experience a more rural and natural beach in Costa Rica.

Here is our guide to Playa Bejuco.

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Playa Bejuco, Puntarenas

Playa Bejuco is in Puntarenas, in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica. It is 117 kilometers (72.8 miles) from San Jose Airport, 32 kilometers (19.7 miles) from Jaco and 42.9 kilometers (26.7 miles) from Manuel Antonio.

Although the main road to Bejuco, the Costanera Sur is all paved, like all destinations in the South Pacific it is recommended to have a high car for this area, especially if you plan to keep going down south towards Uvita, Ojochal and Osa Peninsula.

The Town

Bejuco is a tiny town with just a few neighborhoods and local restaurants. It’s one of the main reasons why tourists love Bejuco though, you can escape the touristy and developed areas and crowds of Jaco or Manuel…