Playa Carate, Costa Rica (Carate Beach) is located below Puerto Jimenez on the southern Osa Peninsula in the Province of Puntarenas. This small, tranquil, beachside village is quickly gaining popularity for it's beautiful white sand beaches that are lined with coconut bearing palm trees.

Playa Carate weather is fairly predictable. Weather is best from December through April, during the dry season months. The months of May through November generally experience higher rainfall totals, with the highest amounts received between August through September.
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Many visitors to Carate Beach come not only for the beautiful beaches, but also for the incredible biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula. Corcovado National Park borders Playa Carate. This park is home to numerous endangered species including (but certainly not limited to) jaguars, monkeys, toucans, and macaws.

Playa Carate by the numbers:

Hotels		Tours		Entertainment
Budget		Adventure		Restaurants
Mid Range		Site Seeing		Bars
Luxury		Nature		Family Activities
All Inclusive		Culture		Other

There are many options for hotels in Carate Beach.
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Carate Beach tours are available for everyone. Categories include adventure, site seeing, nature, and cultural tours.
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