If you want to visit a more local beach in Guanacaste, check out Playa Prieta. This small beautiful beach is very close to more popular beaches of Conchal, Flamingo and Las Catalinas so if you want to get away from the tourists, head over to Prieta. It’s an excellent beach to mingle with locals so […]
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Playa Buena Costa Rica: Small Beautiful Beach on the Occidental Papagayo
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 […]
16 Awesome Day Trips from Playas del Coco
One of the greatest things about visiting Playas del Coco is that you’re close to many attractions. Not only are there a several beautiful beaches nearby but you can plan out your whole trip doing something different every day. You can go from island to forest or beach to volcano in a matter of hours! […]
Playa Calzon de Pobre: The Beautiful Poor Man’s Beach
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 […]
Playa Barrigona: Gorgeous Secluded Beach by Samara
If you’re staying in Samara and would like to take a day to visit a lesser known beach, then you have to go to Playa Barrigona. This secluded crescent shaped beach is so beautiful that even Mel Gibson built a huge resort next to it! Luckily all beaches in Costa Rica are public so not […]
Playa Cabuyal: Gorgeous Local Beach
If you’re staying in the Gulf of Papagayo area and up for a day of exploring and adventure, head to Playa Cabuyal, a lesser known white sand beach. It’s soft tan sand and inviting baby blue waters is one of our favorite beaches to visit by car. Plan your trip to Playa Cabuyal, Costa Rica […]