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Northern Pacific / Guanacaste Beaches In Costa Rica

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  • July 19, 2012 at 10:40 am #196131
    Nikki Solano
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    The comment section of this article has moved! If you have a question or comment about our article above or Costa Rica travel in general, please post it in our Questions and Answers Forum on DIY Costa Rica, our sister website, where you can also access our private Costa Rica recommendations, our Costa Rica Destination Tool, and our Costa Rica Recommendations Map. See you there, amigos! 🙂

  • January 8, 2013 at 8:12 pm #196132
    Anna Marie
    Guest

    Great information. I’m heading to playa flamingo soon. This is my first time in this part of CR. I have twice before visited the Manuel Antonio area and absolutely loved it! Looking forward to exploring more of your blog.

    • January 9, 2013 at 8:53 am #196133
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hi Anna Marie!

      That’s great! The Flamingo area is very different than the Manuel Antonio area, so hopefully you will enjoy both unique experiences. We know the two areas well, so if you need any assistance at all throughout your travels, we’re happy to help.

      Pura vida! 🙂

      • This reply was modified 2 years, 4 months ago by Nikki Solano.
  • June 17, 2013 at 8:55 pm #196134
    Johnny Ojanpera
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    You found me somehow… Thank you. I so love Costa Rica. I am planning to go back soon. I have stayed in Nosara a few times and I am partial to the Nicoya Peninsula. I hope to see the Caribbean side next.

    • October 14, 2022 at 3:15 pm #198945
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hey Johnny!

      That’s great to hear! Don’t miss our related blog post Nicoya Peninsula Beaches In Costa Rica if you’re looking for beaches worth checking out on the Nicoya Peninsula the next time you’re in Nosara. 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • July 8, 2013 at 1:43 pm #196135
    betunada
    Guest

    we have booked a place near conchal, so should become familiar with it and that area… each month which clicks by is one month less before “the betunadas litter the beach at conchal”

    • October 14, 2022 at 3:18 pm #198948
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hey betunada!

      Let me know if you have any questions about the Conchal area! Wishing you and your group an amazing visit. 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • July 11, 2014 at 9:32 am #196136
    meganapowell
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    This is so helpful, thank you! We are planning a trip in February with my mom and our 3 year old son. We are debating between Playa Flamingo or Playa Hermosa. We will be renting a place and self-catering as well as eating out some times. We would like a small-town feel but not too isolated…definitely won’t be looking to party. Which town would you recommend? And how far is each from Playa Conchal? We hope to make it there for a day as it looks gorgeous:)

    • October 14, 2022 at 3:29 pm #198949
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hey Megan!

      Assuming you mean Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste, as opposed to Playa Hermosa along the central Pacific coast, this beach town is about a 50-minute drive away from the east entrance to Playa Conchal, or else a 70-minute drive away from the west entrance to Playa Conchal. In contrast, Playa Flamingo, which is just up the coast from Playa Conchal, is about a 10-minute drive away from the east entrance to Playa Conchal, or else a 30-minute drive away from the west entrance to Playa Conchal.

      Neither Playa Hermosa nor Playa Flamingo are party communities, and both have a small-community feel, so either one is fitting of your criteria. To help you decide which of the two beach towns is the better option for your family, you may be interested in using our Costa Rica Destination Tool, which allows you to select the criteria that you want in a destination (there are nearly 150 criteria to choose from) and instantly receive our destination recommendation(s). Since you’ve already limited your focus to two beach towns on the northern Pacific (Guanacaste) coast, you can select the “Guanacaste/Northern Pacific” criteria on our Costa Rica Destination Tool first, so the recommendation(s) you receive will be limited to that geographical area.

      Pura vida! 🙂

  • September 27, 2015 at 7:17 pm #196137
    Tony Kereluke
    Guest

    Great insight and will be in the pacific NW areas for a week and then Nicaragua for a week and San Juan Del Sur and up that coast area.

    Thanks

    Tony

    • October 14, 2022 at 3:17 pm #198947
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hey Tony!

      Sounds like a fun time! Wishing you a great time here in CR, and up the coast in Nicaragua.

      Pura vida! 🙂

  • November 13, 2015 at 12:04 pm #196138
    Alla
    Guest

    We are traveling in a month to Costa Rica and trying to finalize our plans and where to stay. Options are playa flamingo/playa hermosa or tamarindo. We love swimming in the ocean and would prefer to rent a place on the beach. What area would you recommend? Any particular properties?planning to rent a car to go out in the evenings. Any recommendations will be helpful!!!
    Thank you!

    • October 14, 2022 at 3:33 pm #198950
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hey Alla!

      Quick question: Have you yet used our Costa Rica Destination Tool? Most travelers are in the same position you are, and want help deciding which beach town(s) and/or other destinations to visit in Costa Rica, so we built the Costa Rica Destination Tool to help make this decision quick and easy. On our tool, you can select the specific criteria that you want in a destination (there are nearly 150 criteria to choose from) and you’ll instantly receive our destination recommendation(s). Since you’ve already limited your focus to three beach towns on the northern Pacific (Guanacaste) coast, you can select the “Guanacaste/Northern Pacific” criteria on our Costa Rica Destination Tool first, so the recommendation(s) you receive will be limited to that geographical area.

      Pura vida! 🙂

  • November 16, 2015 at 10:36 am #196139
    Rachel Oh
    Guest

    This has been so useful! Thank you.

    • October 14, 2022 at 3:17 pm #198946
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Awesome! Glad to hear it, Rachel!

      Pura vida! 🙂

  • November 16, 2015 at 10:37 am #196140
    rachelohmg
    Guest

    This has been so useful! Thank you!

    • This reply was modified 2 years, 4 months ago by Nikki Solano.
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