Costa Rica Beach information

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 […]

With dark sand and stunning sunsets, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste is an incredible beach in Costa Rica to visit with your family or use as a base for a quiet vacation. Below is our guide to visiting Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste. This post has affiliate links which we may earn a small commission from if you […]

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, 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. […]

The Guanacaste Province is home to a plethora of beautiful beaches and one of those is Playa Rajada. Located on the Pacific Northwest coast very close to the Nicaraguan border, this beautiful beach still retains a pristine, tranquil vibe and has become a favorite among Central Valley Costa Ricans when they want to escape the […]

Visiting the Guanacaste province and want to explore the coast? Head up north to Playa Iguanita and find some lovely lesser known beaches where you can enjoy crystal clear waters and soft sand to lay in all to yourself. One such beach in particular is Playa Iguanita, a lovely beach inside the Iguanita Wildlife Refuge […]