Welcome to the Costa Rica Visitor Center - Beaches
The beaches of Costa Rica are among the most beautiful and diverse in the world. With a coastline that stretches over 1100 miles, Costa Rica hosts a wide array of breathtaking beaches. From rocky shores with sandy inlets to classic palm tree lined white sandy beaches, the vibrant and lush coast-line offers something truly special. Golden sand beaches, pink sand beaches and black sand beaches are scattered along Costa Rica’s coastal plains, making this country a truly phenomenal beach destination.
Most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica
The waters are warm year-round and the attractions are unlimited! Costa Rica's Pacific coast has so much to offer. Safe swimming and water recreation are a couple of the many good reasons to visit. The nature is unique and awe-inspiring. Over 2/3 of Costa Rica's boarder is oceanfront. The Caribbean creates the eastern boarder and the Pacific creates the western boarder. With over 1,000 beaches, each one is unique and offers something a little different. The beaches of Costa Rica are among the most beautiful and diverse in the world. With a coastline that stretches over 1100 miles, Costa Rica hosts a wide array of breathtaking beaches. From rocky shores with sandy inlets to classic palm tree lined white sandy beaches, the vibrant and lush coast-line offers something truly special.
Which beaches are the best beaches to visit in Costa Rica?
Manuel Antonio is arguably the greatest beach on earth. Cut into a cove bordered by soft white sands, dazzling turquoise waters, and mountainous rainforest jungle with laughing waterfalls encroach on the shoreline! Great recreation snorkeling, diving, great surf, kayaking, hiking, and zip lining.
Playa Dominical is only 25 miles south of Manuel Antonio National Park. Undisputed best surfing beach in Costa Rica. Playa Dominical's abuts a lush green costal jungle. Great nightlife and uncrowded soft sandy beaches are top notch.
Montesuma is the jewel of the Nicoya peninsula on the Pacific Ocean. A home to exceptional beauty, this picturesque little beach is packed with tide pools, jungles with waterfalls, and amazing wildlife. This is a truly unique destination that will not disappoint.
Playa Tamarindo is the most popular beach in Costa Rica. Surf is fantastic and the beach is a classic white sandy heaven. World class water recreation and fabulous restaurants fill this small tourist town. Watch out for giant leatherback turtles, they come ashore to lay eggs!
