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Manuel Antonio
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Playa Biesanz

Playa Biesanz, Manuel Antonio: Address, Playa Biesanz Reviews: 4.5/5

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Playa Biesanz
4.5
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#2 of 15 things to do in Manuel Antonio
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Restaurants
130 within 5 kms
Shana Restaurant & Lounge Pool Bar
481
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • Seafood
Bella Vista Restaurant Manuel Antonio
466
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • Seafood
Mirador Oceanview Restaurant
337
0.7 km€€€€ • Seafood • International • Central American
Terrazza by Issimo
55
0.5 km€€€€ • Italian • Seafood • Wine Bar
La Galeria
36
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Latin • Spanish • Fusion
Playitas Restaurant and Bar
163
0.6 km€€ - €€€ • Seafood • Central American • Costa Rican
Arbol Restaurant
100
0.8 km€€€€ • Seafood • Contemporary • Fusion
La Mansion Inn Manuel Antonio
15
0.6 km€€ - €€€ • American • International • Mediterranean
TuleCafe Restaurant
280
1.2 km€€ - €€€ • Seafood • Central American • Costa Rican
Karolas Restaurant
252
1.2 km€€ - €€€ • International • Central American • Costa Rican
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Attractions
16 within 5 kms
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11,928
1 kmBeaches
La Playita
64
0.6 kmBeaches
Marina Pez Vela
207
2.8 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
Playa Espadilla Norte
194
2.2 kmBeaches
La Selvita
67
1.8 kmParks
Manuel Antonio Info Center
5
1.6 kmVisitor Centres
Playas Gemelas
59
3.9 kmBeaches
Tropical Waterfalls Tour
2
1.7 kmBeaches • Waterfalls
Parque Nahomi
21
2.4 kmParks
Farmers Fair (Ferias del Agricultor)
60
3.2 kmFlea & Street Markets
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4.5
1,169 reviews
Excellent
684
Very good
332
Average
115
Poor
22
Terrible
16
esobu
Heredia, Costa Rica17 contributions
Trip to the beach
Jun 2021
Is a very nice beach but stay away during saturdays and sundays as it gets really crowded , loud music, etc
Written 7 June 2021
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Leyla M
6 contributions
Small, nice and no waves at all
May 2021
A very beautiful small beach hidden behind an amazing jungle. We stayed at the Shana hotel, so we had a private direct access to this hidden paradise.
Written 1 June 2021
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Jerome
Las Vegas, NV41 contributions
Semi-Private Getaway
Apr 2021
Although this is not a private beach most of the time is stay pretty remote. Playa Biesanz is shared by a couple of hotels and residences and has a few workers selling drinks, chairs, Umbrellas, and some activities...it can still be a nice little quiet sunspot. I myself like to visit the beach early mornings and do a little exploring and photography.
Written 13 May 2021
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daphneiona
37 contributions
Nice beach with direct access when staying at the Shana by the Beach Hotel
Apr 2021
Nice beach spot with warm, calm waters. If you like to swim it's a nice place to start! This pet-friendly beach is a sunny paradise, and if you need chairs or umbrellas they are available to rent. I found it easy to get to when staying at the Shana by the Beach Hotel. They have direct access to the trail leading to the beach. You may even spot a Howler monkey one day like I did. Relax and enjoy nature!
Written 13 May 2021
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Gary K
Saint Paul, MN95 contributions
Hidden Beach!
May 2021 • Friends
This place ended up being our favorite beach in town. We ended up going here twice as the owner who runs the chairs/umbrellas/grill/bar is terrific! Check the tides and be sure to visit at low tide as the beach can be consumed by the ocean. Wear good shoes as the trek down is slippery. Take a taxi as the walk down the hill can be an adventure but is possible.
Written 1 May 2021
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Emily N
Gorham, ME25 contributions
Tucked away
Apr 2021 • Couples
Great spot, accessible by staying at Shana By the Beach or by parking alongside the road and walking the path down. We visited twice, the first day it was rough with lots of waves and high tide made for little seating. The second time we went, the tide was very low and the sand was beautiful. The water was calm with high visibility. The chairs/umbrellas are to rent only and they also have a small drink bar and music playing.
Written 27 April 2021
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gkcummings
Santa Barbara, CA28 contributions
nice beach
Apr 2021
walk down a rocky forest trail to a small beach with a cove, small waves, nice sandy area, tropical warm water
Written 18 April 2021
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Victor Homestandou
6 contributions
Beautiful
Mar 2021 • Couples
Beautiful small and clean beach with excellent views. Behind it there is a jungle full with monkeys and many different animals. Our hotel where we stayed the Shana By The Beach has a direct access to this nice beach, so we enjoyed walking down everyday.
Written 27 March 2021
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Erin R
5 contributions
Stunning!
Mar 2021
Playa Biesanz is like heaven on earth. Its breathtaking natural beauty is a must-see. Be sure to have colones or US dollars to tip the folks who will watch your car while you are on the beach and so you can rent chairs and an umbrella and enjoy amazing mojitos brought right to your beach chair!
Written 27 March 2021
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Mysti J
1 contribution
Disappointing
Mar 2021 • Family
This beach was very disappointing to us. The sand is more like mud and it’s very rocky. The water is dirty and murky because it’s a cove. You can’t see the sunset from here. The view is lovely though.
Written 11 March 2021
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