Flamingo Beach
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, Flamingo boasts the classic characteristics of a tropical beach paradise with pillowy soft white sand and clear blue waters. This crescent shaped beach houses the country’s largest marina and is a favorite among tourists.
But for those looking to visit a stunning beach without the hustle and bustle of a busy beach town, Flamingo offers everything one needs for a relaxing vacation getaway. In this Playa Flamingo guide, you will read about the town and beach to help you plan your visit.
Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo Beach, Guanacaste is the most accessible location along the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, with paved roads leading in and an airstrip (TAM) serviced 7 days a week by two national airlines: Sansa and Nature Air provide several flights daily. Private air charter services are available as well.
Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR), in Liberia, Guanacaste, is just a 50-minute drive from Tamarindo. The newly renovated and expanded airport offers a variety of international connections, making it possible to travel directly to our area. Shuttle services, taxis, and car rental agencies handle the logistics of getting from the airport to Tamarindo.
The beaches in the area are generally clean and recent efforts by the government and local business organizations are proving themselves. While the beach has not regained its Blue Flag Status,[5] in September 2008 it did get a clean bill of health from the Costa Rican Government. The town is trying to regain its Blue Flag Status.
Montezuma Beach
The Montezuma Waterfalls are one of the most iconic waterfalls in Costa Rica. They consist of three separate cascades not far from the small town of Montezuma. At the falls, you'll find scenic rain forest, cliffs ideal for diving and a rope swing. Whether out with an appetite for adventure or looking for a slice of serenity, you'll be able to find it at this top fresh water spot. Many visitors even rank the it as the highlight of the Montezuma area.
Santa Teresa Beach
Sitting on the western edge of the Nicoya Peninsula, Santa Teresa is a tiny beach village that draws in a lot of surfers and beach bodies.
In the last several years, this laid-back town has blossomed into a booming travel destination.
Despite its size, Santa Teresa has been hailed as world-class surfing spot in Costa Rica - with gorgeous white sandy beaches and swells that put a smile on surfers' faces year-round.
The beach and surf town of Santa Teresa is a destination commonly visited by celebrities, super model Gisele Bundchen and her husband, NFL quarterback Tom Brady own a beach house here and visit the area one or two times a year; Matt Damon and Leonard DiCaprio, Salma Hayek are just some of the famous names that have been spotted here.
