Playa Jícaro
Nacascolo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 71/100
- 📍 Location: Nacascolo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- 🔓 Public beach: ?
- 💸 Free entry: ?
- ⏳ Sandy: ?
- 📏 Beach length: 0.88km (small)
- 🗣 Country's language: Spanish
- 💰 Country's currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC ₡)
- 🗳 Rated 57 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: March 16, 2026
About Playa Jícaro
Playa Jícaro is one of the most famous beach of Nacascolo. It's a clothing optional beach. There's nothing like sunbathing and swimming au naturel. It has clear water. You will find that the water here, as with many of the other Nacascolo beaches is crystal clear and extremely inviting. This beach is so pretty that we guarantee that your photos will look amazing no matter where you take your shots! It's around 0.88km in length, which is small. In peak summer months it can be difficult to stake out a peaceful place on the beach because it's a very popular beach among locals. The views are amazing and the weather is usually nice. Be aware that smoking is not allowed.
Safety and Access
You can go to this beach by car, bus, boat, and walking or hiking - note that it's not that easy to get there.. There are lots of people at the beach so If you have kids, keep an eye on them at all times. Be aware that this is a clothing optional beach (so there might be nudist zones). Dogs allowed all year round.
Infrastructure
There are skatepark, water activities, a swing, nightlife, and trails.
Things to do on Playa Jícaro
The water here is suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Walking can be enjoyed as well.
The best time to visit Playa Jícaro
🌴Good weather and less crowd:
February, March, April, December are the best months to visit Playa Jícaro and other beaches in Nacascolo, because that's when the temperatures are warm and there's probably less crowd (not guaranteed).
☀️Hottest months:
February, March, April, May
❄️Coldest months:
September, October, November, December
⛈ Rainiest months:
June, August, September, October
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 31° C | 33° C | 34° C | 36° C | 34° C | 31° C | 31° C | 31° C | 31° C | 30° C | 30° C | 30° C |
| Night Temperature | 22° C | 23° C | 23° C | 25° C | 25° C | 24° C | 24° C | 24° C | 24° C | 23° C | 23° C | 22° C |
| Humidity | 71% | 66% | 62% | 62% | 71% | 82% | 82% | 82% | 85% | 87% | 84% | 78% |
| Clouds | 13% | 10% | 12% | 20% | 36% | 43% | 38% | 39% | 44% | 46% | 32% | 19% |
| Rain | 2mm | 2mm | 1mm | 22mm | 150mm | 171mm | 152mm | 185mm | 221mm | 269mm | 118mm | 12mm |
| Winds | 20km/h | 21km/h | 19km/h | 13km/h | 10km/h | 9km/h | 11km/h | 9km/h | 7km/h | 7km/h | 11km/h | 16km/h |
| Sunshine | 12h/day | 11h/day | 13h/day | 12h/day | 12h/day | 12h/day | 13h/day | 12h/day | 11h/day | 11h/day | 12h/day | 13h/day |
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General info
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 71/100
- 📍 Location: Nacascolo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
- 🔓 Public beach: ?
- 💸 Free entry: ?
- ⏳ Sandy: ?
- 📏 Beach length: 0.88km (small)
- 🗣 Country's language: Spanish
- 💰 Country's currency: Costa Rican colón (CRC ₡)
- 🗳 Rated 57 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: March 16, 2026
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