Beaches Around
Playa langosta
Playa Langosta is a long, crescent-shaped beach with soft tan sand, located just a few minutes south of Tamarindo. The beach is known for its excellent surfing waves, particularly at the mouth of the estuary.
Playa Grande
Playa Grande is a tranquil, miles-long beach with pale sand, perfect for strolls and warm ocean breezes. This surf spot is part of the Marino Las Baulas National Park on Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast.
Playa Ventanas
Playa Ventanas, at the north end of Playa Grande, offers calm waters, ample shade, and open beach. This small, crescent-shaped bay in Las Baulas National Park is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Playa Conchal
Playa Conchal, part of Guanacaste’s Gold Coast, is famed for its turquoise waters and unique, seashell-strewn sands. This stunning beach is a paradise for visitors drawn to its beauty and tranquil setting.
Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo is a developed beach town known for its sandy cove, high-end amenities, and stunning sea views. With white sand, clear waters, shade, and beachfront dining, it’s perfect for a beach day.
Playa Potrero
Playa Potrero, set in Potrero Bay, offers calm waters ideal for swimming. Its location is perfect for visiting nearby beaches, diverse restaurants, and enjoying various tours and activities.
Playa Prieta
Playa Prieta is a quiet, small beach in Guanacaste near Las Catalinas, favored by locals for its creamy sand. It remains less visited by tourists due to the lack of hotels and many nearby beaches.
Playa Avellanas
Playa Avellanas, 30 minutes from Tamarindo, is known for surfing, sunsets, and its pristine wilderness. With rocky areas, tide pools, and stretches of white coral sand, it offers turquoise waters and natural beauty.
Playa Negra
Playa Negra, known for world-class waves and as the “Endless Summer II” filming spot, is a black sand beach in Guanacaste formed from volcanic minerals.