Playas del Coco
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Playas del Coco is one of the oldest beach communities in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This region is also one of the fastest growing areas of tourism in Costa Rica. It has long been a popular destination with both local Costa Ricans as well as visitors from other countries during the traditional holiday seasons. Local Costa Ricans refer to Playas del Coco affectionately as "El Coco", while travellers from outside of Costa Rica use the name "Coco Beach", when mentioning this attractive locale.
Charts
See Costa Rica.
Weather
See Costa Rica.
Passages
See Costa Rica.
Islands
Islas Pelonas
Isla Montosa
Danger: The area around these islands is full of reefs.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Playas del Coco is a port of entry/exit for Costa Rica. For details see Entrance: Costa Rica.
You will have to go to the airport for customs.
Berthing
There is no port here.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Bahia Playa Hermosa
Bahia Playa Hermosa [[Playas del Coco#Bahia Playa Hermosa|Bahia Playa Hermosa]] 10°34.667'N, 085°41.341'W Anchor in about 6 m depth. If you want to avoid taking the dinghy ashore call on VHF channel 16 for a water taxi.
Warning: There are reefs to N of the beach and dangerous island to SE.South of Punta Cacique
South of Punta Cacique [[Playas del Coco#South of Punta Cacique|South of Punta Cacique]] 10°33.659'N, 085°41.845'W Amenities
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| Electricity | N/A |
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| Laundry | ? |
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| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | N/A |
| Chandlers | N/A |
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| Repairs | N/A |
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Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Playas del Coco#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
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Name [[Playas del Coco#Name|Name]]
Transportation
The Liberia International Airport is about 30 min by taxi.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
- Michelle Lalonde, phone: +506 (26) 700 006, mobile: +506 (850) 6375 5952, is an ex-cruiser who can offer help with clearance and local information.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Playas del Coco at the Wikipedia
- Playas del Coco at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Caribbean.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Playas del Coco and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) February, 2019 --Istioploos
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