Costa Rica Beach information

One of the most beautiful beaches in the South Pacific of Costa Rica has the most appropriate name: Playa Hermosa (which translates to beautiful beach in Spanish). With dark sand, blue- grey waters and a lush jungle backdrop, this beach is a special one to see for visitors. Joining the ranks of other Playa Hermosas […]

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 […]

With bright blue waters, beautiful coastal views and a very local atmosphere, Puerto Viejo is a must for anyone looking to get away from the crowds of Conchal. It may not have the white shells in the sand, but it’s a beautiful beach nonetheless. Puerto Viejo is definitely one of those under the radar, local […]

One of the most treasured beaches in Costa Rica, Conchal, has one unique characteristic which makes it so special: white shells instead of sand. For this reason, it is always on the list of the best beaches in Costa Rica. Visitors make a dedicated trip to Guanacaste specifically to see this beach, it is that […]

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 […]

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 […]