Costa Rica Beach information

Mal Pais, Costa Rica is the southern neighbor of the popular tourist town, Santa Teresa but many people lump Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen in as one. While Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen has grown substantially to become one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica, Mal Pais has retained its rural […]

For surfers dreaming of world class waves in a secluded spot in Costa Rica, Witch’s Rock is the place to go. With an impressive ancient rock formation and rolling mountains as the backdrop to nearly year round perfect tubes and barrels, a trip to Witch’s Rock will be one surfers will never forget. If you […]

If you’re staying in the north part of the Guanacaste province around Flamingo, Conchal, Tamarindo, Grande, Potrero, Las Catalinas or Brasilito, one of our favorite things to do is scuba diving at Islas Santa Catalina (Catalinas Islands). These set of islands are just a 30 minute boat ride from the Flamingo marina and offer an […]

If you’re looking for an adult only all inclusive resort in Guanacaste, the Occidental Papagayo is an excellent choice for budget conscious travelers and it’s on a beautiful beach: Playa Buena. Since the Occidental is on Buena beach, not many outside visitors go to the beach so it’s usually quiet and not too crowded. But […]

Are you planning on visiting Guanacaste but can’t decide which beach to go to? Well if you’re deciding between Playas del Coco and Playa Tamarindo (and can only choose one) then this article is perfect for you. We’re going to talk about the differences, similarities and the pro and cons of each one. Tamarindo and […]

The Gulf of Papagayo is full of stunning hidden beaches and is the only place in Costa Rica that offers such spectacular beach hopping. Although the main beaches in the Gulf: Playas del Coco, Hermosa and Panama are not the most beautiful, they’re all right next to some incredible beaches. And one of those is […]