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 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

Playa Ventanas
Playa Ventanas is a truly hidden gem for international tourists, Resting in the middle of the Central Pacific coastline. If you are visiting Bahía Ballena,

Playa Flamingo
Mina Beach and Conchal Beach are two awesome beaches. But these two beaches don’t have supermarkets or restaurants nearby. For some, this is great, more

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

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

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