Playa Bejuco in Puntarenas is a beautiful dark sand beach that is the complete opposite to the nearby Jaco or Manuel Antonio, making it the perfect day trip for anyone looking to experience a more rural and natural beach in Costa Rica. Here is our guide to Playa Bejuco. Map Playa Bejuco, Puntarenas Playa Bejuco […]
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Playa Junquillal: Picturesque Small Beach Town in South Guanacaste
One of the best things about Costa Rica is that you don’t have to go far from the tourist towns to find your own little slice of remote paradise. Only a 30 minute drive from the busy surf town of Tamarindo is Playa Junquillal, a picturesque beach with a low key atmosphere, long deserted shores […]
Playa Negra, Guanacaste: Chill Surfing Beach
Playa Negra, Costa Rica is an excellent beach to stay in Guanacaste for those looking to get away from the commercial beach towns. With sweet surfing waves, a laid back atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, visitors can’t go wrong with a few days at the underrated but incredible Playa Negra. Map Playa Negra, Costa Rica map […]
Playa Linda (Matapalo) Costa Rica: Secret Beach in the Costa Ballena
For those of you staying in Manuel Antonio or Dominical and want to explore, jump in your 4×4 and head to Playa Linda! This amazing beach near Dominical is a local secret, with only a handful of tourists. It’s the perfect beach to explore, as it’s not incredibly difficult to get to but it does […]
Playa Marbella, Costa Rica (Playa Frijolar)
Although it may seem like Guanacaste beaches are very touristy, there a plethora of beautiful under the tourist radar beaches to discover. One of those beaches is Playa Marbella, about one hour south of Tamarindo and 30 minutes north of Nosara. It’s a great surfing beach and for anyone looking for a local beach to […]
Playa Ventanas: The Windows of the Beach
One of the reasons why visitors fall in love with the Costa Ballena area is that there are so many under the radar beaches and natural attractions and isn’t overly commercial. Not far from Ojochal is one of those secluded beaches, Playa Ventanas. The name comes from the caves on the beach that look like […]
Playa Langosta: The Quieter Surfing Beach by Tamarindo
Although Playa Langosta is only 2 kilometers south of Tamarindo, this pristine tan sand beach has a completely different vibe. While Tamarindo is known for a rowdy nightlife, a crowded surf and more conveniences, Langosta has just a handful of hotels, rentals and businesses lining the shore. Because of this, Langosta is an excellent beach […]