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The Magical Costa Rica Beaches
When people think of Costa Rica, they imagine pristine white sand, deep blue sea, lush green rain forest; the Beaches of Costa Rica as the most beautiful of the world thus it has become a number one destination for lovers of the sea and for those seeking a close contact with Mother Earth. Costa Rica has over 1100 miles of coastline of which 65% consists of its borders. Indeed, with its fabulous Surfing beaches, avid and professional surfers also have adopted this country as their favorite target.
Come To The Beaches Of Costa Rica, Naturally!
Nobody is quite sure when it happened, but Costa Rica has become a favorite for Beach Lovers, Surfers, and those who seek a combination of nature, fun and luxury. The Beach Hotels of Costa Rica now enjoy international standards of comfort and elegance complete with all the necessary amenities, Tours, and packages, including Yoga Retreats, Weddings and Honeymoons. The idyllic untouched Beaches of Costa Rica, with their beautiful white sand and awesome waters bordered by an extraordinary flora and fauna enchant its visitors and lure them to come back, over and over again. Costa Rica has it all; swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sports fishing, whales and dolphin watching, birdwatching, zip line canopy tours, cruises, and sun worshipping. Come and be awed by the flamboyant sunsets of the Gold Coast of Guanacaste, or enjoy a Moon Rise on the Caribbean. Witness the ever so emotional spectacles offered by the gentle giants of the seas, the Leatherback Marine Turtle, lay their eggs, or watch their babies hatch and run to the ocean. See the Red Macaws dash across the bright blue sky of the Central Pacific coast while cheeky monkeys watch you from the trees. There is something exciting for everybody, only here, in Costa Rica!
Manuel Antonio
The beaches at Manuel Antonio are among the most beautiful in Costa Rica, if not the world. A collection of four major beaches; Manuel Antonio, Espadilla Sur, Escondido and Playita.
Montezuma
Located at the base of the Nicoya peninsula, Montezuma is a beach area that stretches on for miles with plenty of little nooks for private sunning and surfing.
Mal Pais
Literally means “Bad Land”, but nothing could be further from the truth! A beautiful sandy cove protected by a rocky reef, the beach at Mal Pais is everything that a visitor to Costa Rica is looking for: excellent snorkeling and surfing, secluded, private expanses of amazing pale grey sand, and a plethora of fish and wildlife to enjoy and ad-mire.Mal Pais offers some of the best surfing in the world and few tourists crowd this beautiful area, leaving it undiscovered and private.
Tamarindo
Located just over 45 miles from Liberia, Playa Tamarindo has become one of the most visited beaches in Costa Rica. Not only is it very accessible, but it also boasts a nearly two mile expanse of white sandy beach bordered by crystal blue, sparkling ocean. Playa Tamarindo also can claim nearly perfect weather, with sunny, warm year round conditions- even during the green season you need expect only a brief late afternoon shower.
Tortuguero
On Costa Rica’s fascinating Caribbean coast, Tortuguero Beach literally means “place of turtles”. A haven for any eco-tourist, this beautiful area is a key nesting area for some of the worlds most endan-gered sea turtles. Located just over fifty miles north of Limon, the village of Tortuguero can only be reached by boat or plane which adds to its sense of privacy and seclusion. The beaches are perfect for sunbathing and enjoying the beauty that surrounds you everywhere.
Dominical
Playa Dominical in Costa Rica is a three mile long rocky brown beach located in the Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica. It is regarded by nearly everyone as a surfer’s paradise! Because the area boasts some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica, Playa Dominical has earned the reputation as THE place for surfing. Many of the local businesses are run by surfers that came here, fell in love with the area and never left. A strong riptide exists just off shore making the waters not parti-cularly good for swimming, but excellent for the surfing set.
Samara Beach
Located on the western coast of the Nicoya Penninsula, Playa Samara is one of the prettiest and safest beaches in all of Costa Rica. This long; over three miles!; pure white beach offers a wonderful place to sunbathe, snorkel, take leisurely walks in the sand or do the millions of other things one does on a relaxing beach vacation. The swimming is great at Playa Samara primarily because of the living coral reefs frames the beautiful expanse of sand.
Drake Bay
Drake Bay is probably one of the most remote and secluded beaches in Costa Rica. An adventure lover’s paradise, the adventure be-gins just trying to get there. Accessible only by air or water, it is para-dise for visitors looking for an isolated spot to relax and escape from it all. River taxis are the most common form of transportation once you arrive in the area and are reasonably priced and readily available.
Puerto Viejo
Playa Puerto Viejo is located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in the Limon Province. Well known for what has been called the most awesome surf wave in Costa Rica, “the Salsa Brava”, this beautiful beach area is renowned for its world class surfing and laid back life style. A thick Hawaiian style wave, the Salsa Brava builds up in the deep water and then breaks in the shallow reef, offering up to triple overhead surf in the best conditions.
Playa Tambor
Playa Tambor is a beautiful dark sand beach located at the southern end of the Nicoya Peninsula in Ballena Bay. This arch shaped beach opens up to a snorkeling and scuba diving Mecca surrounded by high bluffs of volcanic origin. Copious amounts of marine life exist in this area make both pursuits highly enjoyable.
Flamingo Beach
Flamingo Beach is one of the truly white sand beaches in Costa Rica. The beach is hidden away on the south end of town and is perfect for swimming because of its gentle waves and fine sand bottom.
Playa Conchal
Playa Conchal is an amazing four-kilometer long beach in the northern Pacific part of Costa Rica. Considered by many to be one of the most exotic beaches because it is entirely made up of millions of tiny crushed seashells.
Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa is one of the many beaches in Costa Rica awarded the “Bandera Azul” or Blue Flag for the high environmental standards and excellent safety that are part of its charm. A mile long crescent stretch of dark gray volcanic sand located just twenty minutes from the International Airport in Liberia, Hermosa Beach is a relaxed destination perfect for families and visitors looking for a laid back place to enjoy the sun and waves!
Playa Islita
The beautiful beach at Islita is only about a kilometer long, but is well worth the visit. A perfect horseshoe bay with a jagged, rocky cliff the beach at Islita is perfect for swimming. The beach is separated from neighboring areas by 80 million year old towers of volcanic rock.
Nosara Beach
Nosara is a quiet, tranquil beach community, which has become one of the oldest expatriate communities in Costa Rica. The community of Nosara also has the honor of having passed one of the first preservation acts over twenty years ago– over half of the land in Nosara is protected forest where no logging can take place.
Ocotal Beach
One of the most dramatic beaches in Costa Rica - Ocotal Beach is a only about a third of a mile long. Ocotal is considered one of the most clean and quietest beaches in the area. With amazing black sand and beautiful turquoise waters, Ocotal offers good swimming and some great snorkeling and scuba diving sites at the south end of the beach.
Playa Panama
This exotic beach is just a few minutes away from the popular Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco; it offers an alternative for those who seek a quieter beach and is a favored by Costa Rican Families. Considered to be very friendly beach, its black sand and coconut trees its laid back atmosphere and stunning views make it one of the most idyllic Beaches of Costa Rica. It is also close to National Parks such as the Marina Las Baulas and the Refugio Costa Esmeralda.
Playa Potrero
Playa Potrero is a jewel of a little beach; set by the little town of Potrero, it is a typical Costa Rican community that now also enjoys an international flavor. While it is round the corner from the famous Flamingo and Tamarindo, this adorable Costa Rica Beach is perfect for those who prefer a small laid back atmosphere. While in the area, make sure to visit the even smaller and charming Sugar Beach, or Playa Pan de Azucar!
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Costa Rica has now become a number one destination thanks to its bio-diversity, natural beauty, friendly people and easy access. Eco Tourism and a well-developed infrastructure are bringing in more and more people everyday. There is however no doubt that the magical and breath taking beauty of the Beaches of Costa Rica is the secret to its charm. Costa Rican beaches are amongst the most beautiful of the world. A true sanctuary for Beach lovers, surfers, explorers, swimmers and nature enthusiasts, the Beaches of Costa Rica are a gift from heaven.
Beaches Of Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio
Montezuma
Mal Pais
Tamarindo
Tortuguero
Dominical
Samara Beach
Drake Bay
Puerto Viejo
Playa Tambor
Flamingo Beach
Playa Conchal
Playa Hermosa
Playa Islita
Nosara Beach
Ocotal Beach
Playa Panama
Playa Potrero
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