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Carrillo Beaches
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Playa Arenilla
Playa Arenilla, located in Papagayo, Guanacaste, is a place of golden sand with very soft waves, where the surrounding mountains give it a private and paradisiacal touch. The beach is quite clean and has just a few rocks. Arenilla is an ideal place to relax or enjoy a swim in its calm waters.
Playa Panamá
This wide bay with fine sand is surrounded by brazilwood, manchineel and mostrenco trees. It has a low swell, with a small mangrove swamp in the Rocha Estuary. The beach is very popular for swimming, resting, hiking and camping. It is frequented by families who like to take in the beauty of the maritime landscape that extends to the white beaches located on the other side of Culebra Bay.
Playa Ocotal
This beach is located on an inlet bounded by hills, with grayish sands and low waves. It is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports such as diving and sport fishing that are offered at different points in the region. The high parts of the adjacent hills boast magnificent views of the entire Gulf of Papagayo. This beach has been awarded with the Ecological Blue Flag.
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Playa Hermosa
Located a few minutes away from El Coco, it is a much less frequently visited than its neighbor, remaining an attraction for those who are looking for some peace and quiet. With its light gray sand and only a few stones, it’s a beach for swimming in gentle waves, enjoying a walk or just lying under the palm trees that provide shade at the edge of the beach.
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Playa Buena
There are plenty of reasons to visit Playa Buena in Papagayo. Right next to the Occidental Papagayo hotel, head down a 400 m cobblestone path, which will take you to a good-sized white sandy beach and turquoise sea, with trees on the shore that provide shade and barely perceptible waves. Just watch out for currents.
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Playa Calzón de Pobre
Playa Calzón de Pobre is just as peculiar as its name, which means “poor man’s underwear”. It is a small spot located in Carrillo, Guanacaste, but it has everything you need to relax: white sand, crystal clear water, gentle waves and few rocks. Before entering the site, a security guard will ask you for your information, part of the protocol for a tourism complex that is being built nearby.
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