Costa Rica Beach information

Visiting the Guanacaste province and want to explore the coast? Head up north to Playa Iguanita and find some lovely lesser known beaches where you can enjoy crystal clear waters and soft sand to lay in all to yourself. One such beach in particular is Playa Iguanita, a lovely beach inside the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge […]

Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, Flamingo boasts the classic characteristics of a tropical beach paradise with pillowy soft white sand and clear blue waters. This crescent shaped beach houses the country’s largest marina and is a favorite among tourists. In this Playa Flamingo guide, you will read about the town […]

Brasilito, Costa Rica is an excellent beach town in Guanacaste for a relaxing beach vacation. With an authentic Costa Rican town feel, Brasilito offers a low key atmosphere and serves as a great anchor location to other destinations. Let us help you plan your visit to Brasilito in this guide. Click the section to skip […]

If you’re staying in Tamarindo, Playa Grande or Flamingo and want to explore some local beaches, then you must put Playa Minas on your list. This secluded beach in Guanacaste has soft tan sand, stunningly clear water and it’s one of the most beautiful local beaches in the area, perfect for a week day secluded […]

Located in the Nicoya Peninsula, Playa Hermosa is one of the many beautiful beaches near the bustling surf town of Santa Teresa. It is also a great surfing beach so you won’t have to go far to catch waves and there are a handful of lodging and food options. Since it’s about a 15 minute […]

If you’re looking for a quiet beach to stay at in the Gulf of Papagayo, check out Ocotal Beach. This small black sand beach is just a mere 3 km (1.9 miles) away from the popular beach town of Playas del Coco. This post will help you plan your trip to Ocotal Beach whether it’s […]