Best beaches in Matapalo

1 ranked beach in Matapalo, Guanacaste

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Matapalo

1
Playa Zapotillal
Wide undeveloped beach also known as Playa Mina, valued for space and solitude

7.0

What makes Matapalo's beaches stand out?

Matapalo sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Matapalo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.