Costa Rica Beach information

With bright blue waters, beautiful coastal views and a very local atmosphere, Puerto Viejo is a must for anyone looking to get away from the crowds of Conchal. It may not have the white shells in the sand, but it’s a beautiful beach nonetheless. Puerto Viejo is definitely one of those under the radar, local […]

One of the most treasured beaches in Costa Rica, Conchal, has one unique characteristic which makes it so special: white shells instead of sand. For this reason, it is always on the list of the best beaches in Costa Rica. Visitors make a dedicated trip to Guanacaste specifically to see this beach, it is that […]

Playa Bejuco in Puntarenas is a beautiful dark sand beach that is the complete opposite to the nearby Jaco or Manuel Antonio, making it the perfect day trip for anyone looking to experience a more rural and natural beach in Costa Rica. Here is our guide to Playa Bejuco. Map Playa Bejuco, Puntarenas Playa Bejuco […]

One of the best things about Costa Rica is that you don’t have to go far from the tourist towns to find your own little slice of remote paradise. Only a 30 minute drive from the busy surf town of Tamarindo is Playa Junquillal, a picturesque beach with a low key atmosphere, long deserted shores […]

Getting around Costa Rica is one of the hardest things for travelers to figure out due to the limited transportation options and high cost of traveling. Transportation can take up a huge chunk of your travel budget, especially if you’re a solo traveler. If you’re visiting for a short amount of time and are looking […]

Playa Negra, Costa Rica is an excellent beach to stay in Guanacaste for those looking to get away from the commercial beach towns. With sweet surfing waves, a laid back atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, visitors can’t go wrong with a few days at the underrated but incredible Playa Negra. Map Playa Negra, Costa Rica map […]