Costa Rica Beach information

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 […]

Costa Rica has incredible beaches and an amazing coastline that provides the ultimate beach vacation. In this post, we will list the best beaches in Costa Rica to visit as well as recommendations for where to stay. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if you choose to purchase, […]

Are you planning a trip to Costa Rica to catch waves and meet other surf lovers? If so, you’ve most likely heard of these two beaches in Costa Rica: Jaco and Tamarindo, as they are two of the biggest surfing beach towns in the country. If you’re trying to decide which one to visit, then […]

With its great surfing waves, laid back lifestyle and beautiful landscapes, Dominical has quickly become a popular beach town in Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush mountains and a handful of stunning natural attractions, Dominical is one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica for those looking for a much needed escape to the beach […]

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 […]

Playa Avellanas is one of the best beaches in Guanacaste for surf, drinks and sunset. It’s one of our favorite beaches in Costa Rica. It’s only a 30 minute drive from Tamarindo so if you want to see other beaches, head to Avellanas (also called Playa Avellana). This post has affiliate links which we may […]