About: This is the sister beach to one of two Playa Rajadas. The other Playa Rajada is on the other side of the Dreams Las Mareas Resort. This Playa Rajadita and Playa Rajada are connected by a short trail. There is a designated parking area, and they have even built steps for easier beach access….
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Playa Rajada
About: This is a beautiful, virtually untouched beach. There are no services on the beach, though there are restaurants along the dirt road heading to town. The water is crystal clear and the sand is white. There are a few different entrances to the beach, and you can even drive your car onto the beach…
Playa Cabuyal
About: This is a great family beach. It is a good middle ground between touristy and off the beaten path. It is still popular (mostly with locals) on weekends and holidays, and can even get crowded, though nothing like the really popular spots like Tamarindo. There is a restaurant and some snacks sold on the…
Junquillal Wildlife Refuge
About: This wildlife refuge has a beautiful beach, as well as a camping area and 3 short walking trails. It is off the beaten track and never crowded. They also rent kayaks by the half hour. There are bathrooms, showers, and running water. No food is sold here so bring what you need. Province: Guanacaste…
Iguanita Wildlife Refuge
About: This is a popular beach for camping as it is down a dirt road that is not easily accessible except with a 4×4 SUV, especially during the rainy season. There are restrooms, showers, and running water, though no other services are available. There is no food sold here, so bring all that you need….
Flamingo Beaches
Options for beaches in Flamingo:
Real Beach (Pirate Bay)
About: This is a beautiful, large, less crowded beach with tide pools surrounding a large rock connected to the beach. It is possible to walk all the way around the rock, though it is best to do so during low tide and with good shoes and physical ability. The road to reach this beach is…
Prieta Beach
About: This beach, like Penca Beach just before, is accessed via a turnoff to the left on the road from Potrero to Las Catalinas. However, this road is more difficult to access and requires a 4×4 SUV. It is even less crowded for this reason and because parking is limited. Arrive early on busy days….
Potrero Beach
About: This isn’t the most beautiful beach in the area, but it has a less touristy vibe, more popular with locals and fishermen. The beach is long and the road runs along it, allowing you to park nearly anywhere and access the beach easily. There are plenty of restaurants on the beach and in the…
Penca Beach
About: This is a great, less crowded beach option in the Flamingo area. To arrive you simply turn off the main road on the way from Potrero to Las Catalinas, just after the Potrero Plaza. The sand and water are clear, and the waves can be calm or a bit rougher depending. It’s another great…