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Costa Rica · Puntarenas

Best beaches in Isla San Lucas

3 ranked beaches in Isla San Lucas, Puntarenas

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 Isla San Lucas

  1. 1

    Playa El Coco

    Sheltered San Lucas cove beach that complements the better-known prison-island landing.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Playa Hacienda Vieja

    Quiet San Lucas shore near historic ranch landscapes and wildlife reserve terrain.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Playa Tumbabotes

    Lesser-known San Lucas cove for precise island coverage beyond the main landing beach.

    7.0

What makes Isla San Lucas's beaches stand out?

Isla San Lucas 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 Isla San Lucas or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.