About: This is a popular beach among locals, with just a couple beachfront hotels and restaurants. The water is usually very calm as the beach is located in a bay within a larger bay. There are vendors along the beach selling drinks and snacks. There are no bathrooms except in the restaurants. Province: Guanacaste Starting…
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Ocotal Beach
About: Just down the road from Coco Beach, this smaller beach has many nearby hotels and accommodations. There is one beachfront restaurant. Parking is just on the road where you can find it. The sand is black, there are tide pool rocks, and there is plenty of shade. Province: Guanacaste Starting from: Playas del Coco…
Matapalo Beach
About: This beach is in front of the two all-inclusive Riu Hotels, but there are public access roads before and after the hotel entrance, which is limited to guests. It is a long beach, with vendors selling snacks, massages, and water activities. There are two restaurants on one of the public access roads. There are…
Matapalito Beach
About: This beach is reached by following the dirt road for a few kilometers after passing the Riu Hotels. The road can get very muddy during the rainy season, so you would need a 4×4 SUV to reach the beach. There is a gate for a private hotel at the end of the road, so…
Hermosa Beach
About: This is sort of the sister beach to Coco Beach, with the accompanying town being the sister town to Playas del Coco. They are comparable to one another, though some will always prefer one over the other. The beach is long, the sand is fine, and the water is blue. There is plenty of…
Coco Beach
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…
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…