Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast has dozens of almost empty beaches. One hidden gem is Playa Dominicalito near the town of Dominical. This beach has calmer water at lower tides …
Playa Nacascolo: Calm, Peaceful Water on the Papagayo Peninsula
With more surfing than swimming beaches, Costa Rica is not a destination known for glassy, see-through waters. Many beaches are stunningly beautiful but have crashing waves and strong currents. There …
Playa Penca: A Gorgeous Hidden Beach in Guanacaste
Last Updated: April 25, 2024 Guanacaste is home to many beautiful beaches. This section of coastline along the northern Pacific coast is carved with inlets and coves. The topography makes …
Playa Ocotal: A Relaxing Black Sand Beach
If you are visiting Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, you no doubt have beaches on your list. This part of the country has all types. From sandy expanses to rocky coves …
Playa Ventanas, Puntarenas: A Beach with Caves
The beaches of Costa Rica’s southern Pacific are already just about picture perfect. Most have backdrops with lush green mountains, swishing waves, and rows of palm trees for shade. But …
Discovering Playa Muertos: A Hidden Beach with an Island Feel
From the cafe-colored shores of Tambor Bay, a white-sand oasis lies in view just to the east. Intrigued, we recently made the trip to explore this beach, Playa Muertos, during …
Playa Carrillo: A Favorite Locals’ Beach in Guanacaste
Chances are if you don’t live in Costa Rica or visit regularly, you have never heard of Playa Carrillo. But for those that frequent the country, you have probably discovered …
Playa Ventanas, Guanacaste
While Playa Grande is famous for its consistent surfing waves and stunning sunsets, there are a couple of other beaches in this small community to visit. Today, we’ll tell you …
Playa Carbon: Costa Rica’s Blackest Sand Beach
Many of Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches have sand that ranges in color from light to dark gray. Fewer are tan, a handful are almost white, and one or two even …
Jaco Beaches: Where to Swim, Surf, and Just Relax
Last Updated: June 5, 2024 Many people visiting Jaco stay right in town and don’t venture far from the main beach. With tons of restaurants and things to do right …