About: This is the main beach in Playas del Coco, and is very long, spanning the entire width of the town. There are access points all along the beach, with many hotels, beach clubs, and restaurants on the beachfront. It is surrounded by a bay, so the waters can be calm and there are many…
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Calzon de Pobre Beach
About: This is one of two beaches with easy public access on this peninsula, along with Penca Beach. However there is a Waldorf Astoria Hotel now being built here, so there is constant construction on the cliff overlooking Penca Beach. Follow the paved road along the peninsula until the end where there is a makeshift…
Playas del Coco ATV Tours
Options for ATV tours in Playas del Coco:
Tico Tours Guanacaste
About: This tour company offers an all-day ATV tour that visits various beaches. Additionally, they offer buggy/side-by-side tours. These are 5-seater off-road vehicles that are great for adventuring in a small group or family. It is a particularly great option for those with young kids as you can safely secure a car seat in the…
Guanacaste ATV Tour CR
About: This ATV tour company offers 2 and 4 hour tours that take your through either forest, beach, or both. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Playas del Coco Time to reach from starting location: 20 minutes Time needed for activity: 2+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, walking…
Fourwheeler Tours
About: This company offers 2 ATV tour options: either 2 or 4 hours. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Playas del Coco Time to reach from starting location: 13 minutes Time needed for activity: 2+ hours Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, walking or hiking shoes, sandals or water shoes,…
Cocoloco Adventure
About: This tour company offers ATV tours of either 2 or 4 hours, either on the beach, through the forest, or both. Children of 8 years of age or older may ride with an adult. Driver’s license is required. The beach tours include the option to swim in the ocean at one of the stops….
Papagayo Peninsula Beaches
Options for beaches in Papagayo Peninsula:
Playa Virador
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 Prieta
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”…