Categories: Travel

6 Beaches In Costa Rica You Need To Add To Your Bucket List

Costa Rica is a small Spanish speaking nation in Central America with a territory of 51.100km2 and more than twenty beautiful beaches to visit. In between Panamá and Nicaragua, this democratic country also has about 6% of the world’s biodiversity inside its seven provinces.

Costa Rica also offers tourist attractions that go from beaches to volcanoes, mountains or jungles. Summarizing is a country where you can find it all! But we are going to focus on the paradisiac beaches in this small nation which you should add to your bucket list as soon as possible. Just imagine that eight of the tenth beaches in Central America are in Costa Rica!

1. Playa Conchal

Located to the province of Guanacaste only 45 minutes away from the second airport in Costa Rica Airport Daniel Oduber in Liberia we have Playa Conchal. This beach has a particularity because its ground it’s actually covered in small seashells fragments from which its name comes from, in Spanish ‘concha’ means ‘seashell’.

This beach is ideal if you want to make snorkel or camp around it. It’s also located near national parks and biological reservoirs so you can see lots of fauna and flora.

2. Playa Bahía de los Piratas

A pinkish sand beach whose real name is actually Playa Real but has been popularized as ‘Bahia de los Piratas’ (Pirate Bay) because there’s a legend that says that Captain Morgan used to hide there. This beach is approximately two kilometers long with turquoise waters ideal to take a bath, swim or surf.

The sunsets are worth the wait at Bahía de los Piratas and the beach is actually really clean, and it usually has few visitors which makes it more attractive. This beach is located in Guanacaste near the town of Matapalo.

3. Playa Manuel Antonio

With a blue flag recognition, Playa Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s most visited beach every year.  Located around 7 km from Quepos this white sand beach is a relaxing and beautiful place to take a vacay. You can camp, swim or snorkel in its blue water.

One of its biggest attractions is the presence of monkeys around the beach, but be aware, they might try to steal your food!

4. Playa Biesanz

Playa Biesanz is a great place to go if you are always looking for an adventure because to get there you need to walk around 10 minutes in a not so easy pathway, but the view is worth it. Full of wildlife you can spot monkeys, chipmunks, sloths and a variety of birds and insects.

With light green waters and white sand Playa Biesanz is a great place to practice snorkeling. Consider the possibility of hiring transportation from your hotel to the beach if you decide to visit this one.

See Also

5. Playas del Coco

Located in Guanacaste province specifically near the Golfo de Papagayo, Playas del Coco is a very familiar beach. A beach with dark sand where you can practice a wide range of activities including ski, kayaking, fishing or boat trips.

If you are looking more for the combo sunbathing at the beach in the morning and partying late at night, Playas del Coco is definitely your place to go. The sunsets at this beach are a must you need to enjoy and be prepared because you are going to be awakened by howler monkeys instead of birds every morning!

6. Playa Mal País

Mal País is a beach located in Nicoya on the Pacific part of the country. It’s an ideal place to go if you are a surf lover because of the big waves it usually has.

The beach is surrounded by nature and you can practice activities such as canopy tours or horse riding to explore the beach. If you are lucky enough you might even get to see a whale or dolphin in Mal País marine sanctuary!

Are you scheduling your trip already? Comment below if you have visited any of these or other beaches in Costa Rica!

Featured Image Source: http://conozcasucanton.com/turismo/las-10-mejores-playas-de-costarica-424/
Share
Sophie Jiménez

Hi! I'm a fashion designer based on San José, Costa Rica who breaths art in all its ways; writing, reading, painting, dancing, music... and its super passionate about them all! I also adore learning something new everyday and getting to know new people. If you have any doubt, don't be shy and ask me!

Recent Posts

15 Insanely Cute Hairstyles for Curly Hair

Having curly hair is no joke. Especially when you're trying to style it, and you just fail time after time.…

2 hours ago

26 Insanely Perfect Gifts For Movie Lovers

As an avid movie lover, there are articles that discuss products for certain niches of genres when it comes to…

6 hours ago

What Exactly Happens During Sorority Recruitment At UCLA

Starting your freshman year at UCLA can be daunting in a plethora of ways. Including but not limited to meeting…

10 hours ago

10 Things You Will Never Hear A Student Say At UMass Amherst

There are so many things that are overheard on campus at UMass Amherst. However, these are some things that you…

14 hours ago

The Ultimate Ranking Of Lafayette Freshman Dorms

Have you been wondering which Lafayette freshman dorms are the best? Let’s be honest, being a freshman has its perks and…

17 hours ago

The Typical Day Of A Student At FIT

Many people wonder what ordinary days are like at different colleges. However, a lot of people would say that no…

1 day ago