Costa Rica Beach information

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 […]

If you’re looking for a unique beach experience in Montezuma, then you must head to Playa Cocolito. This beach is probably the most deserted and pristine beach on the east coast of the Nicoya Peninsula with bright blue waters, white sand, coves and lots of wildlife. There is also a charming waterfall that empties into […]

One of the coolest beaches in the Santa Teresa and Mal Pais is appropriately called “the secret beach,” Playa Cuevas or Playa Los Suecos. In this guide you will find out how to get there, what the beach is like and more. Location If you look on Google Maps, it is marked as Playa Cuevas. […]

If you’re driving around the southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula, there are a handful of pristine, non-touristy beaches you can visit along the way since this area is not very developed. Playa Coyote between Santa Teresa and Punta Islita is one of them. We fell in love with this beautiful dark sand beach from […]

This post was updated in 2025 to reflect the new hotels now built on Playa Penca and Playa Huevo. If you’ve ever researched about the beaches in Guanacaste, I’m sure you have heard of Playa Conchal, Playa Potrero, or Playa Flamingo when it comes to the most beautiful ones in this area. All these beaches […]

The province of Guanacaste is full of amazing beaches and it’s one of the best places in Costa Rica for a beach vacation. Even though Guanacaste is touristy, you can still find plenty of undiscovered beaches. Many are boat access only or require a 4×4 which makes it all the more special! Here is one […]