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Nandayure
Playa Islita
A crescent-shaped inlet with calm waters and two estuaries. Here, visitors can enjoy clean water, hiking, sunbathing, horseback riding, mountain biking, 4x4 and quad tours, boat rides, sport fishing and scuba diving.
Although the number of tourists has been growing, it is still not very crowded compared to many other beaches in Guanacaste.
Playa Islita
Playa Caletas
Playa Caletas is known as Costa Rica’s hid- den treasure and is a wonderful sandy beach. Because it is relatively isolated, traveling here can be a bit difficult, since the dirt roads are rough and extremely difficult to navigate during the rainy season. However, once you arrive, you will find yourself in a little piece of paradise on earth.
Incredible Surf
Playa Caletas is recognized as one of the best beaches in the country for surfing be- cause of its high waves that are just right for surfers. Its high tide and breaks make it ideal for surfing. The environment is one of adventure, since not many surfers manage to make the trip out here.
Playa Caletas
Playa San Miguel
San Miguel is a beach with light gray sand, strong waves and few rocks located in the canton of Nandayure in Guanacaste. Because it is so large and secluded, it is perfect for quiet relaxation or a hike. San Miguel is located near the popular Playa Coyote, though it is much less crowded.
Playa San Miguel
Links to beaches
Playa Ario
A secluded gray sand beach that belongs to the Caletas-Arío Wildlife Refuge. It is a quiet place, where you can enjoy the sound of the birds that come out to fish every morning. You can also hike or sunbathe in total solitude. Ario has an intermediate swell and few rocks. This beach is noteworthy as a nesting site for olive ridley turtles.
Playa Ario
Playa Bongo
This extensive beach is located south of Playa Coyote. It is open and several kilometers long. Caletas Sector is located towards the north end, an ideal spot for surfing. Five kilometers to the south of Caletas Sector is the mouth and estuary of the Río Bongo, whose course marks the boundary between the provinces of Guanacaste and Puntarenas.
Playa Bongo
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