Playa Preciosa, located directly in front of the Agua Dulce beach hotel. This beach features fine sand and is lined with palm trees where, during my last visit, scarlet macaws were everywhere. Though the waves and high winds can make swimming difficult, the phenomenal sunrise here is absolutely worth the trip.
Driving to Playa Preciosa
You can also reach Playa Preciosa by car. The route follows the original road to Matapalo, located on the gulf side of the Puerto Jiménez airport runway. Once you head towards the water, follow the road as it curves around the end of the runway. Then, take the first right and stay on that path until you reach the beach. After crossing the Rio Platanares bridge, simply continue straight down the beach road to arrive at your destination.”
Walking to Playa Preciosa
“I once took the adventure of walking all the way from Puerto Jimenez to Playa Preciosa. While the trek took over two hours, I spent much of that time photographing the incredible scenery along the way. If you’re lucky, you might spot monkeys, tayras, toucans, zainos (wild pigs), and lapas (macaws) during your hike. Because the path is flat and offers plenty of shade, it makes for a wonderful, easy walk; just remember to wear a hat and bring plenty of water.
For a real treat, make sure to stop in at Perla de la Osa. This hotel on Playa Preciosa features a stunning open-air restaurant with sweeping views of the Golfo Dulce. Once there, you can relax in their comfy tropical furniture while enjoying a snack or my personal favorite—a passion fruit
Wildlife
There are a lot Of Scarlet Macaws on the beach. It is not a very good beach to swim at. The Sunrises are wonderful
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