About: This is one of 4 beaches with public access on the Papagayo Peninsula. The other 3 are Playa Nacascolo, Playa Prieta, and Playa Virador. They are all located within a sort of luxury resort compound that consists of resorts like Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, and Planet Hollywood. Non-guests are not allowed inside the “compound”…
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Playa Nacascolo
About: This is one of 4 beaches with public access on the Papagayo Peninsula. The other 3 are Playa Nacascolo, Playa Prieta, and Playa Virador. They are all located within a sort of luxury resort compound that consists of resorts like Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, and Planet Hollywood. Non-guests are not allowed inside the “compound”…
Playa Blanca
About: This is one of 4 beaches with public access on the Papagayo Peninsula. The other 3 are Playa Nacascolo, Playa Prieta, and Playa Virador. They are all located within a sort of luxury resort compound that consists of resorts like Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, and Planet Hollywood. Non-guests are not allowed inside the “compound”…
Liberia Beaches
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Playa Rajadita
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….
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
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