Last Updated: June 15, 2023 While much of Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast has larger waves for surfing, there are a few beaches with nice calm water. One such place …
Playa Bejuco (Puntarenas): A Destination Between Destinations
A drive along Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast will bring you to some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. And while the bigger towns get much of the hype, …
Santa Teresa: Costa Rica’s Trending Beach Town
Far on the tip of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, away from airports and city lights, is Santa Teresa. And while this jungle-backed beach town is remote, it is anything but …
Mal Pais Tide Pools and Natural Hot Tubs
If you’re visiting the towns of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais on the Nicoya Peninsula, there is one spot you will not want to miss. The Mal Pais tide pools, …
Playa Avellanas: Sun, Surf, and Fun in Guanacaste
Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region is well known for its beaches. Although places like Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo get most of the hype, there are some amazing lesser known beaches as …
Playa Dantita: A Serene White Sand Beach in Guanacaste
Some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica require a bit more effort to visit. Their remote location keeps away the average beachgoer and gives those willing to explore …
Playa Arco: A Secret Beach Near Uvita
One of the best things about visiting Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast are the many beaches that remain nearly deserted. You can pull off the highway in places between towns …
Playa San Josecito: Hiking and Snorkeling near Drake Bay
If you’ve read our destination guide on Drake Bay, you know that it is a nature-lover’s paradise where the jungle meets the sea. And while guided excursions and tours are …
Playa Blanca: A White Sand Oasis Near Jaco
Last Updated: June 15, 2023 When you think of beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, you probably think of the shell-filled Playa Conchal, the pristine Playa Flamingo, and maybe even Playa …
Playa Conchal: The Allure of Shell Beach
Last Updated: October 5, 2021 The distinct sound of a million tiny seashells gently shuffling with each lapping wave will forever be what we imagine when thinking of Playa Conchal. …