Costa Rica Beach information

Playa Grande in Costa Rica is not just a beautiful beach, it’s an important beach for turtles and wildlife. It’s also one of the best beaches for surfers looking to score some fast and fun waves. With tan colored sand and bright blue waters, you don’t have to be a surfer to fall in love […]

Who doesn’t love a beautiful white sand beach? There’s something about a beach with sparkling white sand and clear turquoise water that warms the heart and in Costa Rica, there are several stunning white sand beaches that will take your breath away. Here are some of the white sand beaches in Costa Rica. This post […]

Playa Penca in Guanacaste, Costa Rica used to be a hidden, white sand beach in the Gulf of Papagayo. It’s close to Playas del Coco and before 2020, not even many locals had visited this beach. We discovered this beach while kayaking in 2012, and it quickly became one of our favorites, with its white-ish […]

As the most developed beach near Puerto Viejo, Playa Cocles is also the most popular. With great surfing waves, soft tan sand and bright blue waters, Playa Cocles is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. It is right in between Playa Chiquita and Puerto Viejo making it very easily accessible. […]

Although Playa Langosta is only 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) south of Tamarindo, this pristine tan sand beach has a completely different vibe. While Tamarindo is known for a rowdy nightlife, a crowded surf and lots of shops, Langosta has just a handful. Because of this, Langosta is an excellent beach for those looking for a […]

In Southern Guanacaste, you can find one of the most relaxing, picturesque and cleanest beaches in Costa Rica: Playa Carrillo. With just 500 year round residents, Carrillo is an excellent beach to get away from crowded Samara. In this guide, we’ll help you plan your visit to Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica. This post has affiliate […]