If you are like me, when you travel to another country, you always check for hidden gems. Those places that usually only locals know about. In this case, I will show you one of those, I’ll show you Calzón de Pobre beach.
Playa Calzón de Pobre Summary:
- Location: Playa Calzón de Pobre Location
- Nearby beaches: Coco Beach, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panamá, Playa Ocotal.
- Access: Preferable SUV/CUV (sedan cars could reach the parking lot).
- Parking: Yes (around $4).
- Near Facilities: No
- Sand Color: White
- Waves (2/5):🏄♂️🏄♂️
- Hidden Gem Score (5/5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Playa Calzón de Pobre has become more and more known in the last couple of years. This beach is a perfect option for people around Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa, or around the Bahía Culebra region. You’ll have to deviate from route 159, drive for a couple of minutes on an unpaved road before you reach the parking lot. From there, you’ll have to walk downhill for 10 minutes, and you’ll get to the fantastic beach.
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There are no facilities around at the beach, so you should carry with you everything you need. Some trees give nice shadows, and sometimes local people are selling “granizados” (local snowcones) and renting jet skis. This beach offers one of the best crystal clear waters on a beach I’ve ever seen in Costa Rica. Also, this beach is very small so even though it isn’t as famous as others, consider getting there early to get a nice spot.
