Costa Rica Beach information

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. How to Get to […]

Jaco, Costa Rica is the closest beach town to the capital city of San Jose, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists. Known for having some of the best waves in the country, Jaco attracts visitors from all over the world looking to soak up sun and surf for their vacation. Location and […]

Well known for great surfing waves, stunning sunsets and a fun vibe, Tamarindo is a popular beach town for tourists. We’ve lived in Tamarindo, Costa Rica for over 5 years and we love it! In this guide you’ll read about the town, how to get there, where to stay, where to eat, what to do […]

Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts are home to some incredible beaches so if you’re planning the ultimate beach vacation, here is our list of the best beaches in Costa Rica for tourists. Best Beaches in Costa Rica Map Click here to go to a map of all the beaches in this post. Manuel Antonio […]

With dark sand and stunning sunsets, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste has been given the prize of “Bandera Azul” for upholding high environmental standards as one of the cleanest beaches in the country. Below is our guide to visiting Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste. Location Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Map Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste is 25 kilometers (15 miles) from […]

Tucked away in the Northern Guanacaste province is an up and coming coastal village called Las Catalinas. Home to two beautiful beaches, Playa Danta and Playa Dantita, this area is ideal for anyone looking to play in the waves, hike and experience the dry tropical forest and beaches of Costa Rica. Below is our guide […]