Costa Rica Beaches

Often referred to as “muchas playas” in Spanish, the Costa Rican beaches are among the most beautiful places on the earth. With the idyllic coastline stretching over a thousand an eight hundred kilometers, Costa Rica is home to a number of breath taking beaches, embellished with all the endowments of nature, ranging from rocky coastal areas to gorgeous white sand beaches embroidered with palm tree lines.

The beaches of Costa Rica have something in store for everyone, of every age taste and every liking. The extremely well-devised art-work of nature, Costa Rica has golden sand beaches, black sand beaches, grey sand beaches, pink sand beaches, white sand beaches and of every other chrome. The multitudes of beaches form a palette of the Artist and can be found to dot all along the country’s lush coastal plains. The country, undoubtedly, is the ultimate destination for all the lovers of sea and is true spectacle in all senses of the term.

Costa Rica is bounded by the Caribbean Sea on the east and by the grand Pacific Ocean on the west. The Guanacaste coastline, also referred to as the Golden Coast, has many gorgeous beaches, endowed with plenty of developed resorts and luxury hotels and there are others that are scantily populated, with only a few people. This coastline had always been among the most popular destinations, and recently it has gained even more momentum due to the opening of the International Airport in Liberia.

Montezuma is a popular destination for the relatively younger foreign population an is located on the inner rim of Gulf of Nicoyo. The beach is self-satisfactory, with ample hotel destinations and the Cabo Blanco National Park is nearby. Naranja to Cabo Blanco is the inner rim of the Gulf of Nicoya. The beaches in this region are extremely fascinating and although the beach is considered to be among one of the remote places, it is very easily accessible.

Puntarenas is the main old port on the pacific. The most important city on the Pacific coast, Puntarenas houses numerous hotels and eating-houses, and has many marinas and commercial fishing ports. Slightly down south from Puntarenas lies the Jaco Beach. The tourism structure of this beach is highly developed and it attracts both native and foreign tourists alike. The Quepos and Manuel Antonio are two other beaches along the Pacific with beautiful hotels and a National Park bang on the oceanfront.

Osa is the southernmost peninsula on the Pacific. This is an extremely pristine and wild area that interfaces Costa Rica’s biggest national park, the Corcovado National Park. The Corcovado and the Drake Bay area are among the most popular destinations in Costa Rica. The experience can be caused to achieve a totally with conducted tours in to the incredible rain forests, sea walking, diving, and sea kayaking that are easily available. Several pods of whales can often be spotted along the coastline and it is among the most favorite destinations. The Golfito beach is the inner rim of the Golfo Dulce and is formed by the Osa peninsula. The stay in this place is an absolute experience with hotels and lodges concealed within the rainforests.

Limon, Cahita, Puerto Viejo, Tortuguero, Barra del Colorado are some famous beaches outlining the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica. Limon is famous for its beautiful Caribbean beaches and it boasts of having the only coral reef in Costa Rica. Cahuita is closely located to Limon and houses a national park that protects the coral reef and the associated marine life from potential threats. Puerto Viejo is a breath-taking place, lying down the coast from Cahuita, and has numerous exclusive hotels and resorts that will greet you with extreme warmth. Tortuguero, lying to the north of Limon, is a beautiful exquisite place, comprising of several natural canals that grace the place with their utmost beauty. The common sighting include turtles, garfish, caimans, and manatees, to which Tortuguero is their habitat. Barra del Colorado is a fishing heaven and is garnished with many luxurious fishing lodges.

An experience of a lifetime, Costa Rica offers something for every one and visitors to this country will be greeted with heart-felt warmth that so well characterizes the people here.