Los Suecos Beach
Also known as Playa Cuevas, this is the beach for adventurers and lovers.
Located between Malpais and Cabo Blanco National Park, it is a hidden gem for those who want to feel like they have their own private beach.
Although its beauty is no secret, it is not a very popular beach. Nearby Malpais offers a similar landscape, while further north are the sandy beaches of Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa.
How about I share a few details about this beach with you?
Content
The Beach
The surroundings
How to get there
My Recommendations
The Beach
Los Suecos shares with Malpais the fact that it has a rocky seabed. This seabed forms holes that retain water at low tide. These natural pools are used by visitors to take hot water baths.
At high tide, the beach resembles a typical sandy beach found further north. As long as the tide remains high, the waters are suitable for SUP near the shore.
The waves are weak during both tides and the waters are calm, allowing for a bit of diving if weather conditions permit.
The natural pools are the highlight of this beach, as they come in all sizes for avid swimmers. They are also safer than hot springs, as the salt water kills all bacteria.
The surroundings of Los Suecos Beach
This beach is located in the Cabo Blanco Integral Nature Reserve. This means that no construction is allowed there.
Behind the beach is an almost untouched forest. To the north, a ravine seems to invite you to climb it, but don’t do it.
At low tide, you can walk around the ravine and reach Malpais via the beach. If you decide to do so, do not wear flip-flops. I recommend wearing hiking boots and saving your flip-flops for the sandy part.
Inside this ravine are “caves,” small cavities and dark spaces where hundreds of bats have made their home. These small animals only come out at night to search for food, so keep your distance.
How to get to Playa Suecos
From Cobano, take San Isidro Street or the Cobano–Santa Teresa road and drive to the coast. You will arrive at Playa el Carmen, where there is a crossroads. At this point, you have two options: one road leads north to Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa, and the other leads south to Malpais.
To get to Playa Los Suecos, take the road that leads to Malpais, following the coast all the way. Go to the end of the road. From there, the road is no longer paved, but made of stone and dirt. If you are driving a light vehicle, be careful.
At the end, you will find an improvised parking area and a small path that will lead you to the beach.
Do not take any other paths, as access to the Cabo Blanco reserve is prohibited from this point onwards.
If you are coming by bus, you can take the Cobano – Santa Teresa bus, get off at the Playa El Carmen junction and walk about 30 minutes south. This is an excellent way to explore the area in detail.
My recommendations
Going in the afternoon during high tide is my favorite part. The waves reach a few meters from the forest, and you can watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
The waves are gentle, and the water is warm. In my opinion, it’s the best time to go.
But if you want to see the tide pools, it’s best to go during low tide, just after lunch. These pools are great for children to play in safely.
As always, if you are around Costa Rica and want a surf lesson, do not hesitate to contact me using this link or any of the buttons on the right side of the screen.
Also, we can do SUP in Los Suecos Beach if you want to.
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