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Nosara
Nosara is located in the province of Guanacaste and because of its dreamlike location has become the most popular destination for expats who find new homes in its forest-surrounded beaches. Nosara is also prominent among tourists looking for yoga getaways who find complete peace on the beaches of Guiones, Pelada and the black-sand Playa Nosara. Next to Playa Nosara is the Ostional beach, also home to the wildlife refuge that bears its name. Most of this region is surrounded by protected forests that have earned it a reputation as a true paradise for eco-tourists.
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Nicoya
The Nicoya Peninsula is home to some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches, including Playa Samara, Montezuma and Santa Teresa. The region’s location provides it with year-long enviable weather, as well as a rich bio-diversity that make it one of those places that truly “hast it all”. Each beach in the region has its own personality and attracts completely different kinds of visitors; from the bohemians of Montezuma, to the surfing obsessed lovers of Santa Teresa. The Nicoya Peninsula is also known for the colonial city that gives it its name.
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Tortuguero
Often compared to Venice and the Amazon, for its navegable canals, the town of Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica’s hidden treasures. Located in the northeastern area of the province of Limón, the village of Tortuguero lies on a sand bar island facing the Caribbean Sea and the Tortuguero River. Its name literally means “place of the turtles” because it’s the yearly setting for the arrival of four different species of sea turtle who nest on its beaches.
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Puerto Viejo
The town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is located in the province of Limón, perhaps Costa Rica’s warmest region. Simply known to visitors as “Puerto Viejo” (although this might lead to confusion given that another Puerto Viejo exists in the northeast part of the country) this small town has become extremely popular because of its beaches and has gained worldwide fame among surfers, who show up there every year to try and master the country’s most powerful wave, known as Salsa Brava.
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Jaco
Because of its location, a mere two hours away from San José, Jacó might be the most popular beach in Costa Rica, with both locals and tourists finding it to be the perfect weekend getaway. Part of the Puntarenas province, Jacó is known for its reputation as the Costa Rican party town by excellence. However the city can also accommodate people in search of a more relaxed time by offering warm beaches and isolated areas ideal for fishing and kayaking.
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Playas del Coco
Located less than an hour away from Liberia International Airport, Playas del Coco is one of the most popular beach destinations in Costa Rica. Conformed by several small beaches, the most popular being the one that gives the town its name, “El Coco” as it’s affectionately called, is perhaps only to second to Liberia, in terms of most developed towns in the province of Guanacaste. A vast array of bars, restaurants and shops form the town’s main road, which also leads to the main beach; a perfectly positioned hub to go on various tours in the area.
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Tamarindo
The beach town of Tamarindo is known for being a world famous surfers’ destination, with waves that are perfect for both beginners and experts. The expansive beach offers great sights of the ocean and rocky formations, as well as warm waters to swim or snorkel. Beyond this, Tamarindo is also a blooming tourist town, with local artists and designers opening exclusive boutiques and shops on the main street, which also houses gourmet restaurants and tourist information kiosks.
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Conchal
Millions of tiny seashell pieces comprise the white sands of Playa Conchal making it one of Costa Rica’s most stunning beaches. Located in the province of Guanacaste, in the northwest Pacific, Conchal is known not only for its particular kind of sand but also for having warm waters that make it the ideal location for swimming, snorkeling and other activities. Its proximity to other popular destinations like Playa Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo make it the quintessential Costa Rican beach.
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Papagayo
The Peninsula of Papagayo is located in the Costa Rican Pacific, right in the province of Guanacaste. Within its seemingly compact 15 miles of coastline lie more than 30 different beaches, all enhanced by the fact that most of Papagayo remains unspoiled by civilization.
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The area is home to over 400 different animal species which has turned this remote locale into a popular destination for nature lovers.
