Costa Rica Beach information

Guanacaste, Costa Rica, or the “gold coast” earned its nickname due to the plethora of beautiful beaches in the province. You can spend days exploring the coast, finding gorgeous beaches that you can have all to yourself! We have been exploring the beaches of Guanacaste for over ten years together and in this article, we’re […]

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 and beautiful wild waves. This beach also has the Ecological Blue Flag status, given to the only the cleanest beaches in Costa Rica. If this sounds like the type […]

Playa Hermosa, known for its fantastic surfing waves is an excellent place to stay if you’re looking for a laid back chill beach atmosphere. As it is very close to Jaco, a popular, bustling beach town, visitors can enjoy the exciting nightlife of Jaco but come back to a quiet, low key beach to sleep. […]

The Guanacaste Province is home to a plethora of beautiful beaches and one of those is Playa Rajada. Located on the Pacific Northwest coast very close to the Nicaraguan border, this beautiful beach still retains a pristine, tranquil vibe and has become a favorite among Central Valley Costa Ricans when they want to escape the […]

With its great surfing waves, laid back lifestyle and beautiful landscapes, Dominical has quickly become a popular beach town in Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush mountains and a handful of stunning natural attractions, Dominical is one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica for those looking for a much needed escape to the beach […]

The small beach of Playa Herradura, or horseshoe beach is a gem in the Central Pacific Coast. With green waters and calm waves surrounded by lush waves, Herrdura beach is an excellent beach to visit for the day from Jaco or as a home base. Previously a small fishing village, Herradura has turned into a […]