Best beaches in La Palma

3 ranked beaches in La Palma, Puntarenas

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 Blanca
Rare pale-sand Golfo Dulce beach often used as a calm-water stop near Rincón and La Palma.

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7.0

Playa Palma

Village-adjacent inner-gulf beach around La Palma that adds real local coverage.

7.0

Playa Rincon de Osa

Sheltered inner-Golfo beach area with village access and low tourist density.

7.0

What makes La Palma's beaches stand out?

La Palma sits in Puntarenas, 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 La Palma or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.