| The best beaches of Costa Rica and its inclusive | | | | enjoy the luxury of lesser crowds. There are also |
| resorts have always drawn millions of travelers | | | | two Hermosa beaches in Costa Rica. Once is |
| and tourists each year. Its seemingly breathtaking | | | | located near Jaco while the other lies in |
| beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines | | | | Guanacaste. In these beaches, most tourists |
| are a definite paradise to vacationers. This tiny | | | | enjoy soaking up the sun for some tan especially |
| country has numerous beaches and each has its | | | | Caucasians and Europeans. Hermosa which also |
| own distinct setting suitable for your vacation | | | | means "beautiful" in Spanish lay between two |
| needs. It's up to you to enjoy your favorite | | | | lofty mountains. |
| water activity or sport like swimming, windsurfing, | | | | Playa Tamarindo is considered to be a laid-back, |
| snorkeling, surfing and etc. | | | | expensive, accessible yet well developed and |
| There are plenty of the best Costa Rican | | | | favored by tourists. However, you can't help but |
| beaches; however, we'll be featuring our | | | | splurge some money since this town offers |
| preferred top 10 beaches and resorts in this | | | | luxurious hotels that service delicious bed and |
| article. | | | | breakfast meals, shopping tours and uncorrupted |
| The Manuel Antonio beaches and its fantastic | | | | beaches. |
| horseshoe bays are not only considered a | | | | Costa Rica is also celebrated for its Caribbean |
| favorite of most tourists but definitely among the | | | | beaches. Compared to the ones that lay in the |
| best in the world. You will surely enjoy the view | | | | Pacific coast, it is believed to be a habitat for |
| as well as the water sports because of its | | | | hundred of the country's rich and diverse wildlife |
| amazing waterfalls and awesome hilltops | | | | that is to say forests and nesting place for |
| surrounded by jungle. You can experience diving, | | | | marine turtles like loggerhead, leatherbacks and |
| snorkeling, kayaking, surfing among other exciting | | | | etc. |
| activities. | | | | Tortuguero, which is north of Limon is viewed |
| Playa Dominical is considered one of the world's | | | | with coasts surrounded by think palm trees and |
| best surfing beaches in Costa Rica. It is 44 km | | | | freshwater canals and generally considered unsafe |
| away south of the Manuel Antonio National Park. | | | | due to its unpredictable currents. But despite of |
| Tourists can enjoy Dominical's scenic landscape as | | | | this, its beauty is well appreciated. |
| it is covered by vast plantations, marshes, coastal | | | | Most tourists also prefer less developed beaches |
| mangroves and estuaries. | | | | like the Playa Manzanillo. A small village that's |
| The Playa Grande Guanacaste beaches not only | | | | mostly visited by surfers because of its white |
| features its stunning waves but is great for | | | | sand beach that reaches out to the Pacific. Its |
| tourists who have a passion for nature. Also | | | | almond trees can serve as a shade for those |
| known as Playa Grande, it is located by the | | | | who love to read and enjoy the tranquility of the |
| Matapalo River separate from the Tamarindo, a | | | | water. |
| well developed and accessible town for tourists. | | | | However, for tourists who'd rather enjoy the |
| It's also considered the nesting place of one of | | | | luxuries of well developed beaches, Playa Jaco, is |
| the world's seven marine turtles, the Leatherback. | | | | one of the closest beaches in San Jose which is |
| Years ago, it has become a habit of these turtles | | | | Costa Rica's Capital and largest city. Currently, |
| to bury their eggs in Playa Grande as they | | | | there are no beaches near San Jose. Jaco offers |
| drastically round the coast. | | | | numerous services and unlike Tamarindo beach, |
| The Playa Conchal in Costa Rica is widely known | | | | this one is a lot affordable for those looking to |
| for the millions of tiny crushed shells that are | | | | stay near hotels, restaurants, surf shops, etc. |
| scattered along the beach. You just love the feel | | | | Lastly, Montezuma, a beach located south of |
| of its shells rustle as you walk along its pristine | | | | Nicoya Peninsula is ideal for youths and surfers. |
| shores. Conchal is near Playa Brasilito and is visited | | | | Just like Dominical, Montezuma is a laid-back town |
| mostly by tourists who enjoy sports fishing other | | | | notable for its natural mangroves and beautiful |
| than the usual snorkeling and swimming. | | | | estuaries. |
| Hermosa Beach or Playa Hermosa is where you'll | | | | |