| If you are a certified beach junkie, then it | | | | many lively cities in it such as Tamarindo, |
| is time to put pencil Costa Rica in to your | | | | Mal Pais and Montezuma. But of course, it is |
| itinerary and read about the ultimate Costa | | | | not all chaos and frenzied since Nicoya also |
| Rica beach guide. You have a choice of either | | | | has remote and extremely relaxing beaches |
| Pacific or Caribbean beaches to select from | | | | such as Playa Conchal, Hermosa, Flamingo, |
| and each beach is unique. | | | | Samara and Playa Grande. |
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| Costa Rica comes from the Spanish word 'rich | | | | Deserving of honorable mention in the Costa |
| coast', which is true enough because it is | | | | Rica beach guide is Tortuguero which is |
| home to world famous coastlines and beach | | | | touted as a nature lover's paradise. While in |
| resorts. Genuine travelers and backpackers | | | | the area, get ready to experience a number of |
| think of Costa Rica immediately when you say | | | | exotic attractions such as scenic hiking |
| you are on the prowl for fantastic beaches. | | | | trails, jungle canal tours in dugout canoes |
| While you pack your bags and book your flight | | | | and rare guided safaris. The fact that 16 of |
| to Costa Rica, you might want to take your | | | | Costa Rica's endangered animal species make |
| time in reading the Costa Rica beach guide to | | | | Tortuguero their home makes it a place not to |
| make the most out of your visit to the coast. | | | | miss. |
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| Before you accuse the map makers in the Costa | | | | Being only 2 hours away from the capital city |
| Rica as unimaginative because most of their | | | | of San Jose, Jaco beach is definitely |
| beach spots starts with the word 'playa', be | | | | considered by many as the ultimate skim and |
| informed that the Spanish word 'playa' | | | | surfer Mecca. The wide beaches and great wave |
| literally translates to the word 'sea'. So | | | | form found here will please anyone on a |
| señoritas y senoritas, now you know that | | | | board. In addition the place abounds with |
| basically all of them are called 'playas' in | | | | nightlife, world class dining options and |
| Ingles. | | | | even casinos. If budget is a factor, fear |
| | | | not. There are a wide variety of |
| The first on your beach stop should be Manuel | | | | accommodations and activities to choose from |
| Antonio. It is one of the world renowned | | | | at reasonable prices. |
| beaches because of its powdery white sands in | | | | |
| enchanting blue-green waters. The surrounding | | | | There are endless beach spots in Costa Rica |
| hilltops are lined with virgin waterfalls, | | | | and the list can go on and on. Other beach |
| streaming to its horseshoe bays. You can opt | | | | destinations worth mentioning, and worth |
| to dive, skim, surf, kayak and snorkel when | | | | visiting, are Corcovado which is the jump-off |
| visiting this little gem of a destination. | | | | point for Isla del Caño, Limon where the |
| | | | Cahuita National Park is located and of |
| Next is the Nicoya Peninsula which, as the | | | | course, Tambor (aka Bahia Ballena) where |
| term suggests, is a string of delightful | | | | gentle whales can be seen from the beach as |
| strips of white sand beaches. It also is an | | | | they swim up the coast. |
| added feature of the place that there are | | | | |