If you’re staying in Samara and would like to explore some of the lesser known beaches around, then you have to go to Playa Barrigona, a gorgeous beach about 40 minutes away. In this guide, you’ll read about how to plan your visit to Playa Barrigona. Please make sure to read the part about getting […]
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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. It’s an excellent home base to explore Guanacaste and there are many day trips from Playas del Coco to choose from, such as rainforest, waterfalls, volcanoes and surfing beaches. If you’re looking for some things to do from […]
Playas Del Coco, Costa Rica: The Small Fishing Village in Gulf of Papagayo
Playas del Coco in Costa Rica is a popular beach town for both locals and international visitors thanks to its close proximity to the Guanacaste Airport, other beaches and tons of fun ocean activities. It’s also a family friendly destination in Costa Rica, offering plenty to do and see for a fantastic beach vacation and […]
Playa Penca in Guanacaste: Charming White Sand Beach
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 […]
How to get to Playas del Coco and Gulf of Papagayo from Liberia Airport
The Gulf of Papagayo is one of the most popular beach destinations in Costa Rica thanks to the plethora of gorgeous beaches, excellent fishing and water sports and high end resorts. Additionally, it is very close to Guanacaste Airport so you can go from touchdown to happy hour on the beach in less than an […]
Playa Lagartillo: A Hidden Beach by Avellanas
When it comes to best “secret” beaches in Costa Rica, Playa Lagartillo is one of them. Even though it’s just a few minutes drive from the popular Playa Avellanas, it normally doesn’t have more than a handful of visitors, even during the holidays. If you’re exploring this area of Guanacaste, then you definitely need to […]