Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Bejuco
Small island bay near Venado and Caballo that rewards boat-based exploration.
Playa Caballo
Main island beach on Isla Caballo, a calm gulf stop away from major tourist circuits.
Playa Caña Blanca
Local Isla Venado beach area with calm water and a strong community feel.
Playa Florida
Underrated Isla Venado beach used by local fishers and visitors seeking a quieter shore.
Playa Puerto Viejo de Venado
Small Venado island beach community likely to be underrepresented in broad map datasets.
Playa Venado
Primary beach settlement on Isla Venado, known for quiet swimming and local seafood.
Lepanto sits in Puntarenas, Costa Rica and is home to 6 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 Lepanto or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
