Playa Penca Palmas
Viewpoint · Guanacaste · hidden gem
A viewpoint near Tempate, Guanacaste province. Details are limited, so treat it as a place to explore and check conditions locally.
- Location
- 10.459244, -85.775714 — Google Maps
Tip
Clouds often build up after midday, so views are usually clearer early.
Be careful
If it is on a roadside, park fully off the road and watch for traffic.
Places nearby
- Soda MarcellSodas & Local FoodNo-frills Potrero soda for local-style casados and fish plates, with milkshakes; it closes early afternoon.
- The Shack Restaurant & BarFood & CoffeeLong-running open-air locals' hangout on the main road in Surfside, Potrero: lots of TVs, local craft beer and live music.
- Potrero Brewing CompanyFood & CoffeeCraft brewery in the middle of Potrero with an outdoor food court next door (sandwiches and donuts, pizza, burritos) - order from the stalls and drink local beer.
- Casa Chameleon at Las CatalinasStaysAdults-only boutique resort on a hillside above the bay at Las Catalinas.
- Surf BoxFood & CoffeeA café-restaurant near Playa Flamingo that's known for its breakfasts and fresh-tasting food, with a bar and outdoor seating – a good start before a beach day at Penca, Potrero or Flamingo.
- Pura Vida Ride (Las Catalinas)Surf, Boats & DivingOutdoor shop in car-free Las Catalinas that rents mountain bikes, kayaks and paddleboards and guides rides on the town's trail network, with a coffee stand on Playa Danta.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/6949010186 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6949010186