Playa Pencal
Beach · Nicoya Peninsula
A beach in the Nicoya Peninsula. Details are limited, so treat it as a place to explore and check access locally.
- Location
- 9.740303, -84.983439 — Google Maps
Tip
Little is published about this spot: go early and ask locals about access and conditions.
Be careful
Watch for rip currents and check tides; many beaches have no lifeguards.
Places nearby
- Soda La EsmeraldaSodas & Local FoodA roadside soda on the Paquera-Tambor road with a solid Google rating from over 250 reviews - a handy refuel stop for traditional Costa Rican food.
- Tortuga Island Tour (Isla Tortuga Tour Costa Rica)Tours & Adventure · from $70High-volume Isla Tortuga operator: snorkeling, a beach day and lunch on the island, with departures from Tambor and Montezuma, Santa Teresa and Puntarenas.
- Ylang Ylang Beach ResortStays · from $224Beachfront jungle resort a short walk from Montezuma village.
- Soda La NaranjaSodas & Local FoodFamily-owned soda in Montezuma serving authentic Costa Rican plates: orange chicken, ceviche, fish tacos and mango smoothies in generous portions at reasonable prices.
- Soda El ArtesanoSodas & Local FoodSimple local soda in the centre of Montezuma, right next door to Soda La Naranja, serving typical plates and fish at some of the lowest prices in town.
- Sabor de Mar MontezumaFood & CoffeeSmall seafood spot in Montezuma that reviewers call a hidden gem: very fresh ceviche, fish in shrimp sauce and big portions at fair prices, with friendly staff.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/933343181 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/933343181