Los Suecos Beach

Update: I recently visited Playa Suecos during the high tide and took more photos. I added some of them to this article for you to enjoy!

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?

ravine in playa los suecos

Content

The Beach
The surroundings
How to get there
My Recommendations

The Beach

suecos beach or playa cuevas on high tide — This is how Playa Suecos looks on high tide. The waves reach the shade of the trees.

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

A big boulder in the middle of a jungle trail — This boulder welcomes you to the 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

non paved road in the jungle — The road to Playa Suecos is not optimal for non 4×4 vehicles. You can still try if your car is not 4×4 but be very careful.

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 until you see a small fisher port. From there, the road is no longer paved, but made of stone and dirt. It is like 1 kilometer yet. If you are driving a light vehicle, be careful.

los suecos beach tide pools

At the end, you will find an improvised parking area and a small entrance for a trail which will take you to the beach.
Do not take any other paths. For example there is a gate near to the trail entrance. Do not go in there as it is a protected area.
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.

Fence on the road in the middle of the jungle of Costa Rica — Beyond this gate is the Absolute Natural Reserve Cabo Blanco. You can face fines and legal problems is an Park Ranger finds you in there. Stay in the trail to the beach all the time to avoid issues.

My recommendations

Going in the afternoon at 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 safer than in high tide.

suecos beach, view of the sea from the shade of a three — Sit below three branches and experience the foam of the waves touching your feet.

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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people bathing at suecos beach — The waves at high tide are nice for taking a bath, but be careful as the current can be strong, and the beach does not count as a lifeguard.