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The waves are definitely geared more for intermediate and expert surfers so if you already know how to catch a wave, you will definitely want to surf at Playa Cocles. Shortboarders will love Cocles as it has a consistent left and right break close to the beach. It’s best to go during high tide to get a longer ride. The break (nicknamed The Beach Break) generally isn’t very long at Cocles so the ride is short and very close to shore making it a bit tough for beginners, especially for long boards.īut when waves are big, they are a lot of fun for beginners and they can get a taste of what it’s like to surf the warm Costa Rican waters. January through March are best for surfing since it has bigger swells. Since it is one of the few beaches in the area suitable for surfing, you will also see rows of colorful surf boards propped up in the sand.

Cocles BeachĬocles beach stretches about 2 kilometers (a little over a mile), its shore dotted with graceful palm trees. You can get off at Playa Cocles on this bus.

You can also take the bus as there is a bus that goes from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo at 6:45, 7:45, 9:45, 11:45, 13:45, 16:45, 18:45 and 19:45. If you don’t have a car, biking in Puerto Viejo is the most popular way to get around. How to get to Playa Cocles from Puerto Viejo

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There aren’t any security there, so make sure not to leave valuables in your car, roll up windows and lock doors. There isn’t really a designated parking lot for the beach but you will see many cars parked on the road or in the area between the beach and road. The road between to Cocles is well paved. Playa Cocles is 3.8 kilometers (around 2 miles) from Puerto Viejo and 220 kilometers (137 miles) and a 4.5 hour drive from San Jose. Playa Cocles map Click here to go to our interactive map It is right in between Playa Chiquita and Puerto Viejo making it very easily accessible. With great surfing waves, soft tan sand and bright blue waters, Playa Cocles is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. As the most developed beach near Puerto Viejo, Playa Cocles is also the most popular.

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