Best beaches in Punta Mala

2 ranked beaches in Punta Mala, Puntarenas Province

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

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Playa Garza

Remote estuary-side beach by the Térraba River mouth and Isla Garza.

7.0

Punta Mala Beach

Rugged coastal point south of Ojochal with volcanic rock scenery and very low crowds.

7.0

What makes Punta Mala's beaches stand out?

Punta Mala sits in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica and is home to 2 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 Punta Mala or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.