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 […]

When it comes to remote, not overly touristic destinations in Costa Rica, Drake Bay climbs to the top of the list. As a beautiful lush bay in the extremely bio-diverse Osa Peninsula, Drake Bay offers a magical experience to all visitors with its abundant wildlife, incredible rainforests and beautiful coastal views. It’s an excellent place […]

The small beach of Playa Herradura, or horseshoe beach is a gem in the Central Pacific Coast. With green waters and calm waves surrounded by lush waves, Herrdura beach is an excellent beach to visit for the day from Jaco or as a home base. Previously a small fishing village, Herradura has turned into a […]

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. It is also a fantastic beach town for any visitor looking to get […]

If you’re looking for a super chill, relax and local surfing beach, head to Playa Esterillos Oeste. Esterillos actually consists of three sections: Esterillos Oeste, Centro and Este stretching down the Central Pacific coast with Oeste as the most popular out of the three. Though the entire area of Esterillos is fairly big, Esterillos Oeste […]

Playa Conchal, Costa Rica has one unique characteristic which makes it an incredibly special beach that visitors can’t miss: it has white shells instead of sand. For this reason, it is always on the list of the best beaches in Costa Rica and is constantly voted as a favorite beach by world travelers. However, getting […]