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Carrillo Beaches
Playas del Coco
Of all Costa Rica’s many beaches, Playas del Coco is one with tradition behind it. It is located in a bay with little swell and is very suitable for bathing and safe anchoring of boats. It has grayish sands that extend for almost three kilometers. Playas del Coco has a wide range of services that allow you to enjoy all kinds of recreational and sports activities, including sport fishing, scuba diving, boat rides, etc. It is ideal for hiking and horseback riding.
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Playa Matapalo
Playa Matapalo is located in Sardinal de Guanacaste, one of Costa Rica’s few five- star Blue Flag beaches. This spot offers gray sand and crystal-clear water. The sea is calm, perfect for taking a dip with the family. There is not much vegetation or shade around it.
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Playa Danta
Its scenic beauty can be appreciated from the entrance, when you cross a path with a small wooden bridge, just before entering this beach of light gray sand, soft waves and few stones. The place combines nature with crystal-clear water and lots of vegetation. From Playa Danta, you can see the Pitahayas and Santa Catalina islands. The latter site, about nine kilometers away, is a favorite site among divers in this part of the coast.
Playa Azul - Jurel
Olive-black and blackish-gray sand beach, with navy-blue waters. This bay type beach extends over a length of 177 m, representing little danger for bathers at low tide. We can observe promontories covered in plant life, platforms and reefs that offer the possibility of free diving. Rich vegetation grows along its coastline with excellent countryside scenery. It has a dock and is an anchorage for boats.
Beach aimed at fishing tourism.
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Playa Guacamaya
This beach is located in Culebra Bay and is empty for most of the year since the route to the beach is in quite a bad state (only accessible by 4x4), though visitors can also reach the beach by boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery full of little islands.
In Guacamaya, the sand is light gray and the waves are very gentle. On one side of the beach, there are some trees that provide shade. The sea feels untouched and picture- perfect, perfect for snorkeling. Guacamaya also lends itself to a peaceful swim or a quiet
rest.
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Playa Guacamayita
Small and crystalline, as beautiful as it is hidden. The small beach with light gray sand offers a calm sea, perfect for snorkeling and swimming.
Vacations can take many forms, but there’s nothing like being in an isolated, untouched spot with shade on one side.
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