Playa Callejones
Beach · Guanacaste · hidden gem
A rocky, roughly 800-meter beach by a small fishing village between Paraíso and Playa Negra, with the sand covered in spiral shells. Locals come for the sunset.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 1 h
- Best time
- sunset
- Kids
- 5 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 4 / 10
- Effort
- 2 / 10
- Location
- 10.18406, -85.82335 — Google Maps
Before you go
- Entry
- Free
- Tickets
- Free entry, no ticket
- Bring
- drinks, snacks, sandals
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Bring drinks and snacks - there's no restaurant nearby.
Be careful
Rocky shoreline - wear sandals and watch your footing.
Getting there
From the Paraíso intersection head toward Playa Negra, pass Latino Bar and turn left.
Places nearby
- Pargos AdventuresSurf, Boats & DivingSurf and paddle shop in Playa Negra: board rentals and lessons, guided SUP through the mangrove tunnels of the Nandamojo River, SUP yoga, and two-hour guided tide-pool snorkeling at low tide for families.
- Jalapeño EateryFood & CoffeeBreakfast-and-lunch spot inside the Playa Negra Surf Lodge with handmade tortillas, burritos and tacos from mostly organic local produce - and homemade hot sauces.
- Café Playa Negra (Leche de Tigre restaurant)Food & CoffeeStylish hotel-restaurant in Los Pargos serving Peruvian food - ceviche, grilled seafood - plus pastries, a short drive from the Playa Negra reef break.
- Corazón CaféFood & CoffeeSurf cafe near the Playa Negra turnoff that roasts its own beans; smoothie and açaí bowls for after the session.
- Restaurante Lochito'sSodas & Local Food · from $10Casual local restaurant a few minutes' drive from Playa Junquillal, the go-to for fresh-caught fish and Tico casados on this quiet stretch of coast.
- Mundo Milo Eco Lodge (restaurant)Food & CoffeeSmall eco-lodge restaurant by Playa Junquillal with a varied menu of local and international dishes and vegetarian options.
Sources: OpenStreetMap relation/6997823 · https://vozdeguanacaste.com/en/?p=45276 · https://vozdeguanacaste.com/en/?p=43108 · https://beachsearcher.fr/fr/beach/188201103/playa-callejones · https://www.expedia.com/Callejones-Beach-Guanacaste.d6278771.Vacation-Attraction