Playa Calzón de Pobre

Before you go

Tickets

Free entry, no ticket

Parking

On the street

Road

Gravel — a regular car is fine

Walk

600 m

Swimming

Only when the water is calm

Kids

Good for kids

Bring

water, picnic, snorkel mask, sturdy shoes, sunscreen

Fewer people

Quiet on weekdays; fuller during Costa Rican school holidays.

Season

High-clearance or 4x4 helps on the rocky road, especially in the rainy season.

Checked

2026-10

Tip

Pack a picnic and plenty of water; there are no services, and the climb back up is the hard part.

Be careful

The 600 m trail is steep with loose gravel; not for people with bad knees. Go in only when the sea is calm.

Getting there

Same public road onto Punta Cacique as Playa Penca (guard at the gate takes your plate). Park in the small area by the road shortly after the Playa Hermosa viewpoint pull-off and walk about 600 m down.

Places nearby

• Restaurante Mar AzulFood & CoffeeSeafood restaurant and fish market in Playas del Coco where you pick your fish, preparation and sauce from the day's catch brought in by local artisanal fishermen.
• Roberto's (La Gaviota Tropical)Food & CoffeeBeachside restaurant at La Gaviota Tropical on Playa Hermosa, open from breakfast to late dinner; known for fresh fish and local cocktails.
• Mar & Tierra Restaurante Doña FlorSodas & Local FoodA friendly local restaurant a couple of blocks off Coco's main road, good for real Costa Rican food at fair prices: gallo pinto for breakfast, casados, fried rice and fresh fish later in the day, plus burgers, sandwiches and tacos.
• Soda TeresitaSodas & Local FoodLively family soda on the road into Playas del Coco, with fish casados and kid-friendly fried chicken and fish fingers at soda prices.
• Soda Jardín TropicalSodas & Local FoodSimple soda near the beach in Playas del Coco serving casados, grilled fish and big breakfasts all day; good value and generous portions.
• Villa Buena OndaStays · from $110Private micro-resort near Playas del Coco that hosts one group at a time, with eight suites on six secluded acres.