Ocotal is 39 km (24 miles) southwest of the city. It is definitely one of the best beaches in Costa Rica near Liberia. You can get from Liberia to Playa Ocotal by taking an hour-long shuttle.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A tropical paradise of palm tree-lined beaches with soft pale sands as the sun glistens across the water. Costa Rica is a dream like no other, taking your breath away as you step out onto the shores.

Rain is not what we usually look for on a vacation — unless we’re exploring Costa Rica, where rain forests make up more than 50% of the country’s area. And while there are dry as well as ...