Lake Arenal was created in 1973 by the Government of Costa Rica, in what used to be the town called Arenal. This is a 20 mile by 9 mile man made...

Getting to Nosara is not easy, but is well worth the effort; that’s the general consensus among those who have visited the beaches of Nosara,...

The 2-km long Playa Avellanas forms the southwestern boundary of one of Costa Rica’s premier golf destinations, the Hacienda Pinilla, a sprawling...

Playa Conchal Costa RIca,  the ‘Shell’ beach, is home to one of the premier destination resorts, Reserva Conchal. Considered by many to be one of...

Located just 20 minutes from Daniel Oduber International Airport, Playa del Coco is widely regarded as Costa Rica’s diving capital. There are more...

In the heart of Guanacaste's Gold Coast, about 40 minutes from Daniel Oduber International Airport and a few minutes south of Playa Potrero,...

Playa Grande, an especially long and wide blue-flag beach, is internationally famed for two of Costa Rica’s biggest attractions, surfing and...

It is said that Playa Guiones is the only enclave in Costa Rica where foreigners outnumber ticos by nine to one. Whether it is true, the community...

Playa Hermosa, a well protected beach in the lower part of the Gulf of Papagayo, is about 9.5 km west of Sardinal on the main road to Playa del...

A peaceful and beautiful blue-flag beach 3 km south of the town of Paraiso, Playa Junquillal can be accessed through Villareal from the north or...

Just 2.5 km from the heart of Tamarindo, Playa Langosta is separated from Tamarindo by a rocky headland at high tide. From the center of...

South of Playa Avellanas and 6 km west of the town of Paraiso, Playa Negra, like its name suggests, has dark sand, and a rocky coastline. Well...

 3 km southwest of Playa del Coco, Playa Ocotal is tucked in a small cove between the hills; this is a blue-flag beach with calm surf and gray...

Playa Pelada can be accessed via a footpath from the northern end of Playa Guiones, or via one of the two turnoffs from the main road half way...

Playa Penca Costa Rica is a beautiful blue-flag beach located 4 km north of Playa Flamingo and Potrero. Less than a kilometer long, this white...

Playa Potrero is a 4-km long bay with serene waters, estuaries and mangroves. The south end of the bay is home to the Flamingo Marina, the first...

Playa Prieta is a 400-meter long white sand beach with crystal blue, calm waters, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, fishing and diving. Although...

Playa Samara is a thriving fishing and farming community with a pleasant mix of European and Tico residents. Tree-lined Samara beach offers miles...

Tamarindo as a beach resort is among the most popular destinations for Costa Rica vacations and the most visited surfing beach in Guanacaste....