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Playa Toyosa (Mostrencal)

Beach · Guanacaste · hidden gem

A small beach right next to the Bahía Junquillal refuge with calm, crystal-clear water and shade trees; a few rocks separate it from its neighbor.

Cost
Free
Time there
1.5 h
Best time
morning
Kids
6 / 10
View
7 / 10
Crowds
1 / 10
Swimming
8 / 10
Effort
3 / 10
Location
10.98284, -85.6953 — Google Maps

Before you go

Swimming
Only when the water is calm
Checked
2026-10

Tip

Pair it with a day at the Junquillal refuge and ask the rangers about the easiest way over.

Be careful

No services or lifeguards; bring water and shade.

Sources: OpenStreetMap node/4636152700 · https://www.ict.go.cr/flipbook/guias/flip-en/GUIA_GUANACASTE_NORTE/files/basic-html/page41.html