Costa Rica Beach information

Not far from the most popular beaches in Guanacaste are two spectacular under the radar beach areas: Playa Real and Bahia de los Piratas. We love visiting these beaches when we feel like going on an adventure and escaping the crowds. If you rented a 4×4 and want to explore Guanacaste, you have to visit […]

If you want to visit a more local beach in Guanacaste, check out Playa Prieta. This small beautiful beach is very close to more popular beaches of Conchal, Flamingo and Las Catalinas so if you want to get away from the tourists, head over to Prieta. It’s an excellent beach to mingle with locals so […]

When it comes to best secret beaches in Costa Rica, Playa Lagartillo is one of them. Even though it’s just a few minutes drive from the popular Playa Avellanas, it normally doesn’t have more than a handful of visitors, even during the holidays. If you’re exploring this area of Guanacaste, then you definitely need to […]

Playas del Coco in Costa Rica is one of the more popular beach towns in the country for both locals and tourists. It’s well-known for being a family friendly town and favorite party spot for the holidays. Coco used to be a small fishing town but in the past decade, it has grown immensely to […]

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 […]