Playa Biesanz, Manuel Antonio

Another hidden gem the locals keep from mainstream tourists. There are better beaches. But this a private beach shared with a small group of locals on any given day. Just a 5 min walk from the road.

Tucked away, not touristy but there are locals offering drinks, kayaks, longe chairs, restroom, and maybe snacks. You will pay 1 or 2 k colones to park along the street. They watch the cars. If you have any walking issues, plan for a rocky, downhill trail to the beach. I wore hiking boots and used trekking poles because I have an unstable knee. We rented a kayak and enjoyed paddling around the bay. As we got further out from the protected area, the swells kicked in. Be aware of this. It was 10,000 colones/hr for a double kayak. Raul, the owner, was very friendly and helpful. He showed us a few sloths in the trees, a bonus!