Some beaches shine for surfing and swimming, while others are remarkable habitats filled with natural wonder. Playa Ostional, 20 minutes northwest of Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula, is the latter.

These are the best beaches for surfing in Costa Rica, divided into two categories: Beginners and Experts. The beaches recommended for beginners offer gentle waves and a more accessible atmosphere ...

Are you looking for the best beaches in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica? This vibrant and eclectic town on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is known for its Afro-Caribbean culture, lush jungles, and ...

Matteo Colombo/Getty Coming in at just under 20,000 square miles (that’s 20-percent smaller than West Virginia) Costa Rica packs an incredible array of things to see and do into a small area ...

Carlos Muñoz, no stranger to Costa Rica’s punchy beachbreaks. Photo: Fabián Sánchez/Surfing Nation Magazine PREMIUM BENEFIT: Only the Essentials — Costa Rica Travel Guide Witches Rock ...

Are you looking for the best beaches in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica? Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific coast of the country is a dream destination for nature lovers and beachgoers. The town ...

The Caribbean has beaches with powerful marine currents that generate perfect waves for surf lovers, professionals, and beginners, who reach these paradises of crystal clear waters and radiant sun all ...

Nearby Playa Ventanas gets its name from its five caves which resemble windows. During the low tide, you can actually walk through them, and at high tide see the waves breaking inside. The town of ...

5 of the Best Hidden Beaches in Costa Rica 1. Playa Hermosa Alejandro Zúñiga / The Tico Times Playa Hermosa is located in the southern Nicoya Peninsula and in the middle of Costa Rica’s blue zone ...

It was my first trip to Costa Rica, and I would have loved to travel around a bit more to see more of the country. It also would have been nice to take a few days off, after surfing nonstop, to ...

In Ojochal, Costa Rica, on the country’s southwest coast, this boutique hotel is an affordable beach oasis. The adults-only property is built on a 58-acre rainforest reserve within a trail ...