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Costa Rica · Limón Province

Best beaches in Matina

3 ranked beaches in Matina, Limón Province

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 Matina

  1. 1

    Playa Bananito Norte

    Quiet southern fringe beach with a raw Caribbean atmosphere

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa Madre de Dios

    Remote beach near river and lagoon systems, usually missed by casual visitors

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa Matina

    Expansive low-key Caribbean beach along the Matina coast

    7.0

What makes Matina's beaches stand out?

Matina sits in Limón Province, Costa Rica and is home to 3 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 Matina or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.