Mal Pais, Costa Rica is the southern neighbor of the popular tourist town, Santa Teresa but many people lump Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen in as one. While Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen has grown substantially to become one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica, Mal Pais has retained its rural […]
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Playas Del Coco, Costa Rica: The Small Fishing Village in Gulf of Papagayo
Playas del Coco in Costa Rica is a popular beach town for both locals and international visitors thanks to its close proximity to the Guanacaste Airport, other beaches and tons of fun ocean activities. It’s also a family friendly destination in Costa Rica, offering plenty to do and see for a fantastic beach vacation and […]
The Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica
If you’re planning a beach vacation in Costa Rica, you’re probably looking for the best beach towns in Costa Rica to visit. And in this guide, we will help you find that out so you can plan your perfect trip. We will breakdown the best beach towns in Costa Rica to get to without a […]
Playa Grande: Surf Lovers Paradise
As part of the Marino Las Baulas National Park, Playa Grande in Costa Rica is not just a beautiful beach, it’s an important beach for turtles and wildlife. It’s also one of the best beaches for surfers looking to score some fast and fun waves. With tan colored sand and bright blue waters, you don’t […]
Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo: Picturesque Caribbean Beach
As the most developed beach near Puerto Viejo, Playa Cocles is also the most popular. With great surfing waves, soft tan sand and bright blue waters, Playa Cocles is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. It is right in between Playa Chiquita and Puerto Viejo making it very easily accessible. […]
Playa Carrillo: The Unspoiled Crescent Beach
In Southern Guanacaste, you can find one of the most relaxing, picturesque and cleanest beaches in Costa Rica: Playa Carrillo. With just 500 year round residents, Carrillo is an excellent beach to get away from crowded Samara. In this guide, we’ll help you plan your visit to Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica. This post has affiliate […]