Playa Panama, Beach in Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica.
Playa Panama stretches for two kilometers along the southern border of Bahia Culebra, featuring slate grey sand and clear blue waters.
The beach gained prominence in the tourism sector after the construction of the modern road connecting it to Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia.
Local residents frequent this beach for traditional family gatherings, maintaining connections to their coastal heritage through fishing and seaside activities.
Located just 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport, the beach offers calm waters suitable for swimming and numerous beachfront accommodations.
The surrounding area contains rare specimens of Panama trees, brazilwood, and manchineel mesquite within a protected tropical dry forest ecosystem.
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Address: Playa Panama, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
GPS coordinates: 10.59165,-85.65035
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:17
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