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).
Playa Buena
Playa Buena might not be a famous beach like Flamingo, Conchal, or Coco. But it has nothing to envy those beaches. Playa Buena is located
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
Rajada Beach
Up in the north of Guanacaste province, almost before getting to Nicaragua. There are plenty of nice beaches around. My favorite around this zone is
Uvita Waterfall in Bahía Ballena
If you come to Costa Rica for one or two weeks, you will most likely visit Manuel Antonio, Guanacaste, Monteverde, or La Fortuna. Usually, in
Playa Mina
Right next to Conchal Beach, there is a more secret and virgin beach that everyone should visit. Mina Beach (also called Zapotillal) also has crystal