Playa Bejuco in Puntarenas is a beautiful dark sand beach in the Central Pacific, perfect for anyone looking to experience a more rural and natural beach in Costa Rica. It is a fantastic beach town for any visitor looking to get away from crowds and to stay in a natural beach paradise. Here is our […]
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Playa Avellanas: Surf, Drink, Sunset
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 […]
Playa Negra, Guanacaste: Chill Surfing Beach
Playa Negra is an excellent beach to stay in Guanacaste for those looking to get away from the touristy beach towns in Costa Rica. With sweet surfing waves, a laid back atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, visitors can’t go wrong with a few days at this underrated but incredible beach. It’s important to note there are […]
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste: Beautiful Quiet Beach in Gulf of Papagayo
With dark sand and stunning sunsets, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste has been given the prize of “Bandera Azul” for upholding high environmental standards as one of the cleanest beaches in the country. Below is our guide to visiting Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if […]
Playa Junquillal: Picturesque Small Beach Town in South Guanacaste
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 and beautiful wild waves. This beach also has the Ecological Blue Flag status, given to the only the cleanest beaches in Costa Rica. If this sounds like the type […]
Playa Hermosa (Jaco): The Surfing Stadium of Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa, known for its fantastic surfing waves is an excellent place to stay if you’re looking for a laid back chill beach atmosphere. As it is very close to Jaco, a popular, bustling beach town, visitors can enjoy the exciting nightlife of Jaco but come back to a quiet, low key beach to sleep. […]