Playa Palo Seco is located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the province of Puntarenas. It is approximately two hours from San Jose, 24 miles south of Jaco, and 12 miles north of Quepos/Manuel Antonio. Nestled on a long stretch of coastal land with an estuary on one side and the ocean on the other, it is often referred to by locals as an island or ‘Isla Palo Seco’.

By car, the drive to or from San José is picturesque and abundant with gorgeous scenery, weaving through the mountains from Parrita. A new major highway is under construction from San José to the Pacific Coast and, when opened in approximately two years, will reduce the drive from Parrita to San José by about an hour.

From the airport in San Jose, take the road through Orotina to Jaco. Continue past Jaco through to Parrita.  Parrita is the closest town, about ten minutes from Playa Palo Seco. After crossing the Rio Parrita, you will find our office located on the left-hand side of the road just at the turn-off for Palo Seco. Just look for the Tesoro sign. From the turn-off, Tesoro is a mere 5 minutes away-on the beach.

In addition, there is an airport in Quepos, 15 miles away, where you can fly to San José on regularly scheduled 20 minute flights.