Click and learn about the best beaches of Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world where you will find a Caribbean and Pacific coastline. That’s why you will be able to enjoy a variety of different beaches, from white sand beaches in the Caribbean to beaches full of small shells in Guanacaste Province. That fact is, you will definitely find the perfect beach for you.
In this section, you will be able to find every post that mentions a Costa Rican beach. Consider this when reading about each beach: Waves: It tells you about the intensity of the waves you’ll find at the beach (the more emojis, the more intense). Hidden Gem Score: It tells you how known is the beach (the more stars, the more hidden gem).

One Adventure at Playa Mantas
Just 1 hour and 20 minutes away from Costa Rica’s capital city and 15 minutes away from Jacó Beach, you will get to Playa Mantas.

Manuel Antonio National Park Full Guide
Costa Rica is filled with natural gems around the whole country. This is why the government has created 27 National Parks until now. Manuel Antonio

Isla Tortuga Tour
There are several islands in Costa Rica. Some are historically important, like Isla San Lucas, some are perfect for scuba diving, like Isla del Coco,

Playa Palo Seco
The Central Pacific coastline of Costa Rica is very well known because of surf towns like Jacó and Hermosa. But also because of breathtaking beaches

One Day Beach Trip from San José
If you are looking for a quick getaway beach trip from San José, your best option is to hit the road in the direction of

Playa Avellana
Only 30 minutes away from the famous Tamarindo Beach, you’ll be able to find Playa Avellana. This beach is very famous for a bridge next