Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Bonita
The best-known beach near Limón city with easy access, surf and local food scene
Playa Cieneguita
Accessible city-side beach that reflects everyday Limón coastal life
Playa Los Baños
Small historic town beach area close to Limón’s waterfront
Playa Moín
A working-coast beach north of Limón with a local, undeveloped feel.
Playa Piuta
Local Limón city beach with calmer swimming pockets and strong community use
Playa Portete
Small coastal beach just north of Limón with a more local feel than Playa Bonita
Playa Trébol
Tiny local cove-like beach pocket often overlooked by generic maps
Limón sits in Limón Province, Costa Rica and is home to 7 ranked beaches 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 Limón or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
