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Outdoors Manuel Antonio

Playa Biesanz

An outdoor spot in Manuel Antonio, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Playa Biesanz in Manuel Antonio
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Why go

Sheltered cove for snorkeling.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Manuel Antonio, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar, 1.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Manuel Antonio
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Manuel Antonio, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar

    Fresh falafel, shawarma and hummus plates on the main road; a cheap, fast lunch between the park and the beach.

    Food · 1.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Ronny's Place

    Restaurant overlooking coves.

    Food · 1.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    El Avión

    Bar in a cargo plane.

    Drinks · 1.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Playa Espadilla

    Long beach outside the park.

    Outdoors · 1.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Planet Dolphin catamaran

    Sunset catamaran tour.

    Activity · 2.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Marina Pez Vela

    Quepos marina with restaurants.

    Sight · 2.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Playa Biesanz is a stop on our Costa Rica Pura Vida route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Manuel Antonio

2 more curated outdoor spots in Manuel Antonio. See the full Manuel Antonio guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Manuel Antonio run from 27°C in October to 31°C in March; October is usually the wettest month. For Playa Biesanz itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Manuel Antonio from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Manuel Antonio weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Playa Biesanz, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Biesanz Beach, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica
Coordinates
9.40092, -84.16800
Destination
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Playa Biesanz: quick answers

How much time do you need at Playa Biesanz?

Plan on about 2 hours at Playa Biesanz. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Playa Biesanz?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Playa Biesanz free?

Yes, we list Playa Biesanz as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Playa Biesanz?

Playa Biesanz is at Biesanz Beach, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica, in Manuel Antonio. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Playa Biesanz?

Playa Biesanz appears on Costa Rica Pura Vida, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Manuel Antonio.

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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.