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Costa Rica · Limón

Best beaches in Barra del Colorado

3 ranked beaches in Barra del Colorado, Limón

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 Barra del Colorado

  1. 1

    Playa Agua Dulce

    Little-known northern coastal spot for boat-based exploration near Barra del Colorado.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa Barra del Colorado

    Remote black-sand Caribbean beach at the river-mouth village near the Nicaragua border.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa Samay

    Remote protected shoreline north of Barra del Colorado, relevant for wilderness mapping coverage.

    7.0

What makes Barra del Colorado's beaches stand out?

Barra del Colorado sits in Limón, 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 Barra del Colorado or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.