Sun, water at 28 ° C all year round and fine sand are the key components to the success of your beach holiday in Costa Rica. Thanks to its east and west coasts bathed by the Caribbean Sea (or Atlantic) and the Pacific Ocean respectively, you will be able to go swimming, surfing, snorkeling, diving , whale watching, dolphin dolphin watching etc. These beach holidays on the Costa Rican coast can also be embellished with activities such as oil and hot stone massages, for example. Feel free to enjoy the luxurious spas of hotel facilities to relax!
Our team can advise you to help you find the perfect destination for your trip.
Here are the “resorts” or places on the beachfront that we recommend
CENTRAL PACIFIC
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio has everything a paradise has. In this idyllic setting adds incredible biodiversity: toucans, iguanas, coatis, squirrel monkeys, scarlet macaws, capuchins, sloths … The park also has 4 beaches, suitable for swimming, snorkelling or walks. 12 hectares of mangrove complement the 16 km2 National Park.
Our advices seaside hotels in Manuel Antonio:
- Tulemar, for its almost private beach
- Si Como No, for its massage room with sea view
Playa Herradura
Covered with lush tropical vegetation, the bay draws, as its name suggests, a horseshoe (Herradura). Both ends of the beach are dominated by hills that enhance the beauty of the landscapes. Marina (Los Sueños) is located in the far north while the island of Herradura, natural refuge for different species of seabirds, occupies the far south. The beach is suitable for swimming and practicing various water sports.
Our advices seaside hotels in Playa Herradura
- Alma del Pacifico for its outdoor massages
NICOYA PENINSULA
Montezuma
Between beautiful, small beaches and rocky coves is a small village of a very relaxed atmosphere. Relax in the shade of palm-tops and enjoy the typical atmosphere of this village.
Our advices seaside hotels in Montezuma:
- YlangYlang, for the originality of the bungalows
GUANACASTE
Tamarindo
First resort in the north of the region, Playa Tamarindo is a gray sand beach where surfers look for the best waves. Became famous for its appearance in the legendary film “waves of Hunters”, this place went from a wild beach to a small town, where shops, hotels and restaurants are lined up near the beach.
Our advice for seaside hotels in Tamarindo
- Diria, for its large swimming pool
Samara
Sit on the gray sand of the beach in Samara, family resort. You can do many activities on this beach: yoga, horseback riding and snorkeling are just a brief overview of the wide range of possibilities. Ideal for families.
Our advices seaside hotels in Samara:
- Punta Islita, for the quality of its Spa
CARIBBEAN
Playa Cocles
The Caribbean coast is distinguished by its variety of aquatic ecosystems and beaches of black and white sand, ideal for the practice of activities centered around nature and the sea: sport fishing, diving in clear waters, sunbathing and walks along the sea. Our favorite place is clearly the beautiful Playa Cocles, with its golden sands and less rough waters than other beaches on the Caribbean coast.
Our advice on seaside hotels of the Caribbean:
- – El Cameleon, for its beach club
- – Shawandha for the design of its swimming pool and good restaurant