Beaches

Costa Rica no doubt has some of the most stunning beaches in the world, but many have powerful rip currents that can be very dangerous. In this post, we’ll give …

Last Updated: August 6, 2025 Tucked into the southern-most corner of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula is an area known as Cabo Matapalo. There isn’t much here, and that’s what makes …

Last Updated: September 3, 2024 Dominical is a small, laid-back beach town on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Coast. Here, you will find thick jungle, uncluttered beaches, and just enough amenities …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 2, 2025 Not far off the Pacific coast highway lies a scenic viewpoint unlike any other in Costa Rica. El Penon de Guacalillo is a dramatic rocky …

Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Remote jungle wilderness is not for everyone. Many people come to Costa Rica looking for a warm, sunny location that has conveniences nearby. In a …

Last Updated: July 2, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 2, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 The beaches of Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast are already just about picture perfect. Most have backdrops with lush green mountains, swishing waves, and rows …

Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Nestled in the rugged jungle of the southern Nicoya Peninsula, Tambor is a quiet town with nature as its backdrop. Tambor isn’t a well-known destination, …

Last Updated: September 11, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: August 7, 2025 If you are traveling to Costa Rica to just lounge on the beach or escape for some much-needed surfboard therapy, Playa Grande is calling you. …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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, …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 2, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: August 8, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: July 3, 2025 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. …

Last Updated: August 8, 2025 The Guanacaste region on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast is a tourism hot spot known for its miles of beautiful beach. But those seeking a …

Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Imagine lying on a fluffy white-sand beach, backed by quiet mangroves. Your condo or vacation rental sits perched on a rocky point nearby. A beach …

Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Located in Guanacaste Province, right next to some of the region’s most popular destinations, is the unassuming town of Playa Potrero. Driving through, you may …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: August 8, 2025 Far down Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, near the border with Panama, you will find the rural beach town of Pavones. Pavones isn’t well known, mostly …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Costa Rica is famous for its miles of coastline along both the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. While most visitors want to experience the country’s …

Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast is filled with busy beach towns, but there are still some quiet stretches of sand to be discovered. One such …

Last Updated: February 9, 2024 Though humble in size, Costa Rica has distinct differences in its culture from one destination to the next. On the country’s east coast, for example, …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 One of the best things about visiting Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast are the many nearly deserted beaches. You can pull off the highway between …

Last Updated: August 13, 2025 One of the best places in Costa Rica’s popular Guanacaste Province to relax and unwind is Playa Hermosa. This small community draws repeat visitors year …

Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Nestled between the popular resort destinations of Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal is the unassuming Playa Brasilito. This town and beach of the same name …

Last Updated: November 28, 2024 Many of the beach towns in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province have become extremely popular over the years due to their gorgeous sands and turquoise waters. …

Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Not long ago, Costa Rica was known for its bumpy dirt roads that led only the most determined explorers to pristine beaches and virgin jungle. …

Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Situated near the tip of Costa Rica’s remote Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jimenez might not seem like a tourist destination at first glance. On any given …

Last Updated: September 12, 2025 We always say that Costa Rica is best explored with your own rental car. That’s because a car gives you the flexibility to explore and …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Set among the largest, most biologically diverse section of lowland rainforest in Central America is the magical destination of Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Here, you’ll …

Last Updated: July 25, 2025 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 …

Last Updated: June 14, 2023 Many people come to Costa Rica to turn everything off and just relax. Others are looking to do a lot of activities, get out on …

Last Updated: September 2, 2025 Most people know the town of Nosara as Costa Rica’s premier surf and yoga destination. It has always drawn surfers chasing waves and wellness travelers …

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. …

Last Updated: August 26, 2025 When we first started visiting the Costa Ballena region along the southern Pacific coast, it was relatively undeveloped, harder to access, and overall not a …

Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Set along the turquoise Caribbean Sea in southeastern Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a laid-back beach town with a distinctly Caribbean feel. With …

Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Just 2.5 hours from Costa Rica’s San Jose international airport lies the popular beach town of Manuel Antonio. Thousands flock to Playa Espadilla each year, …

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Located in northwestern Costa Rica, Tamarindo is a bustling tourist town that lures surfers and sunbathers alike. The main draw here as you may have guessed is …