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If you are a certified beach junkie, then it is time
to put pencil Costa Rica on your itinerary and
read about the ultimate
Costa Rica beach guide.

Costa Rica comes from the Spanish word ‘rich
coast’, which is true enough because it is home
to world famous coastlines and beach resorts.
Genuine travelers and backpackers think of
Costa Rica immediately when you say you are
on the prowl for fantastic beaches. While you
pack your bags and book your flight to Costa
Rica, you might want to take your time in reading
the
Costa Rica beach guide to make the most out
of your sea escape.

Before you accuse of the beaches in the Costa
Rica as unimaginative because most of their
beach spots starts with the word ‘playa’, be
informed that the Spanish word ‘playa’ literally
translates to the word ‘sea’. So señoritas y
senoritas, now you know that basically all of
them are called ‘playas’ in Ingles.

The first on your beach stop can be Manuel
Antonio. It is one of the world renowned beaches
because of its powdery white sands in
enchanting blue-green waters. Their hilltops are
lined with virgin waterfalls, streaming to its
horseshoe bays. You can opt to dive, surf, kayak
and snorkel when visiting this little gem of a
destination.

Next is the Nicoya Peninsula which, as the term
suggests, is a string of delightful strips of white
sand beaches. It also is an added feature of the
place that there are many lively cities in it such
as Tamarindo, Mal Pais and Montezuma. But of
course, it is not all glam and frenzied since
Nicoya also has remote and extremely relaxing
beaches such as Playa Conchal, Hermosa,
Flamingo, Samara and Playa Grande.

Deserving of honorable mention in a
Costa Rica
beach guide
is Tortuguero which is touted as a
nature lover’s paradise. While in the area, get
ready to experience a number of exotic
attractions such as scenic hiking trails, jungle
canal tours in dugout canoes and rare guided
safaris. The fact that 16 of Costa Rica have
endangered animal species makes Tortuguero a
place not to miss in the country.

Being only 2 hours away from the capital city of
San Jose, Jaco beach is definitely considered by
may
Costa Rica beach guide as the ultimate
surfer Mecca. The place abounds with nightlife,
world class dining options and even casinos. If
budget is a factor, fear not. There are a wide
variety to choose for your accommodations and
leisure activities. You bet that Jaco makes sure
that no one is left out.

There are endless beach spots in Costa Rica and
the list can go on and on. Other  beach
destinations worth mentioning, more so visiting,
are Corcovado which is the jump-off point for
Isla del Caño, Limon where the Cahuita National
Park is located and of course, Tambor (aka Bahia
Ballena) where gentle whales take time to visit
the coastlines.


                       
Costa Rica Beach Guide