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One of the few spots not right on the road between Cabuya and Montezuma. Beautiful spot under coco palms (beware of falling nuts). There are two access roads in, during our stay the eastern one was in better condition. There are several spots to choose from.
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Best spot we've done so far..there is stade, mar y river. very calm and safe.
Report Check-InVery beautiful and quiet spot. We parked between the beach and the coconut trees, the view is incredible! Very beautiful sunrise. There are nice shells on the beach. Beware of rip curl, it's dangerous to swim here.
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evenings and mornings very quiet
during they you share with locals
Very nice spot close to the beach. Far enough from the road to be very quiet. Some monkeys around. Watch for the coconut before choosing your spot. Enough breeze not to feel to hot. Felt hot on the morning though as the sun was right on us, just moved for breakfast before moving out.
Report Check-InSpent one night on this beautiful place right by the sea! Under coco trees so beware of falling cocos! We arrived there on a Sunday afternoon, busy with locals but all left when the sun set. We were the only ones there at night and felt safe. Quiet place because it is far from the road!
Report Check-InAnother perfect spot at the sea! Some sites between palmtrees and plenty of space. Site is close to Montezuma, a nice and relaxed village. We spent one night and felt safe.
Recommended!
Report Check-InWild camping spot, we stayed one night, were the only ones there ( during the night, some locals came in the evening and made fire on the beach but they left around 22h and some people from the camping beside were there during evening and morning. Beautiful spot and beach but lots of trash unfortunately.. Beware of the coconuts falling from the trees!
Report Check-InWe stayed here for two nights without any problems. It is a beautiful wild camping spot- you can take long beach strolls and enjoy some
privacy.
We were the only ones during the whole weekend.
The owner from the campground next door just came by a couple of times to walk his dogs and greeted friendly.
Amazing wild camping spot! There’s a few massive leafy trees that don’t have anything dropping from them and provide perfect shade on the left side. Arrived on a Sunday and a few families were having a picnic, nothing noisy. Can’t really swim, but at low tide there are some pools to sit in. Felt very safe. No “no camping” signage anywhere anymore. We paid 1000pp (!) to use the washroom at the campsite, lady was unimpressed that we were wild camping, but whatever. Bonus: barely any bugs, a miracle!
Report Check-InWe stayed here for 2 nights. Super quiet and safe. We stayed under the trees without coconuts (had some hard wind and rain at night, and some leaves and coconuts fell down next to us). Sweet river water is great for washing.
Report Check-InThis place was great. I tented here one night while bike touring around the Peninsula and after the trip it remains one of my favorite wild camp spots. Lots of room off the main road. Water can be retrieved from a stream nearby. There is a handmade "no camping" sign at the north end of this spot but appears that no camping is preferred further north - probably made by the owner of a campground further north. I highly recommend this spot.
Report Check-InThis place was great. I tented here one night while bike touring around the Peninsula and after the trip it remains one of my favorite wild camp spots. Lots of room off the main road. Water can be retrieved from a stream nearby. There is a handmade "no camping" sign at the north end of this spot but appears that no camping is preferred further north - probably made by the owner of a campground further north. I highly recommend this spot.
Report Check-InNice camping spot, locals come during the day. River to the south is a nice non potable water source if you walk upstream. Stayed 2 nights and on the last day a lady came by to tell us we can't camp but I think she was just the owner of the campsite next door, not sure whether she is correct.
Report Check-InSuch an amazing spot 😍 We stood under the trees, right under a patch without any falling coconuts. The view is stunning and not a lot of people visit the place. It’s quiet and relaxing and there’s both the ocean and a little river pool to swim in.
We felt safe and happy here, stayed for 2 nights. During the day some people come to enjoy the beach. At night you get company of a whole lot of crabs, which is fun to see! Would surely recommend.
Report Check-InGorgeous during the day. Icky during the night, as the ground gets littered with hermit crabs. Think thick carpet of that stuff.
There's an official camp ground a few minutes north that welcomed us. Owner said that while this ground isn't illegal, we might be pestered with cops. No brainer, as his place was cleaner, dirt cheap and included showers.
Report Check-InJust amazing!
We are here with a stunning full moon!
Thanks a million for the spot!
BAJADA "LAS ROCAS" Hermoso y tranquilo lugar para pasar día /noche, hacer fuego, pescar y baja un río. muy recomendable.
Report Check-InWe slept there one night, arriving after 22h, no problem to find the location.
Nice campsite between the coconut trees, there is a beach next to the campsite that look accessible for swimming.
Tons of crabs at night!
The right name of the place is Las Rocas. It's written "Prohibido acampar" but no problem to stay here a few days with motorhome. We stayed 3 nights and police came once a day but don't say nothing. In the sea there are so many fishes!! Very good to fish or snorkel if you're free diver!!
Report Check-InAmazing place! Nice beach, shadow, wildlife everywhere!! Howler monkeys playing on trees above our heads, iguanas, squirrels, pelicanos and a lot of birds... A beautiful spot!
Report Check-InAmazing beach. Some fishermen walked by but otherwise it was quiet. Beautiful beach near by and tons of places for tents. We pitched ours to the left of the beach sort of inside a tree away from the coconuts falling. Beautiful campsite.
Report Check-InBeautiful and free. Looks like someone harvested the coconuts and we found a level spot under an area with a break in the trees. Trash bins! No one bothered us.
Report Check-InGreat spot, little sweetwater river nearby, sometimes many Ticos camp here, we where alone, felt safe.
Report Check-Ingreat place right at the water. there were some local campers as well. free, quiet, save.
Report Check-InOne of the few spots not right on the road between Cabuya and Montezuma. Beautiful spot under coco palms (beware of falling nuts). There are two access roads in, during our stay the eastern one was in better condition. There are several spots to choose from.
Report Check-InWild camp off the road on the east side of the Nicoya peninsula. Well off the road, access from the north. Only amenity is a garbage can. Beautiful tropical beach, palm trees, and a nice breeze. Free.
Report Check-InParking lot on a small peninsula under coconut trees. On the gravel road to Cabuya turn left on a small road which leads to the houses. Pass them until you see a small palm tree forest. Very quiet night.
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