Costa Rica Beaches
Millions of people visit Costa Rica each year and its beaches are some of the biggest attractions of the country. It has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and they are located on their Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. It’s not a large country, but it has many beaches and they offer different settings and experiences, so they will fit the needs of different types of tourists. Whether you enjoy windsurfing, surfing, swimming or snorkeling, you will find something to do on the beaches of Costa Rica.
There are many options when it comes to beaches and below are some of the best ones.
The beaches of Manuel Antonio are located in horseshoe bays and they are known as some of the world’s best. The area offers both opportunities for water sports and great views, as well as beautiful waterfalls and hilltops, with plenty of jungle around them. Some of the experiences available for tourists are kayaking, diving, surfing or snorkeling.
If you love surfing, Playa Dominical might be just the place to go to while you’re in Costa Rica. The location of this beach is just 44 km to the south from the National Park of Manuel Antonio. You will love the landscape of the area and the marshes, plantations, estuaries and coastal mangroves found here.
Other beaches are the ones from Playa Grande Guanacaste, which have great waves and are ideal for those that love nature. The location is in the vicinity of Matapalo River and the town of Tamarindo, which is accessible for travelers and it’s well developed.
Another popular beach is Playa Conchal, which is famous for the tiny crushed shells which are found all over the beach. In the vicinity you will also find Playa Brasilito and it’s an area where many tourists love to do fishing.