Blog Costa Rica Découverte : Costa Rica’s beaches

Did you know that the best time to snorkel in Costa Rica is from January to April? Yes, this is the best time for snorkeling in Costa Rica, with water temperatures ranging from 81 to 88 degrees. Today, let’s take a look at some of Costa Rica’s interesting snorkeling spots. Of course, given the country’s…

Tamarindo is a small town on Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast. It’s a vibrant beach community where families, surfers and retirees mingle. There’s something for everyone here. The town is small enough to walk from one end to the other, yet offers souvenir stores, restaurants, bars and surf boutiques. Tamarindo is also considered to have…

Santa Rosa was Costa Rica’s first national park. It was created in 1972 to commemorate the Hacienda Santa Rosa, a historic battle between William Walker’s American forces and a ragtag army of Costa Rican volunteers. Today, Santa Rosa National Park is part of the Guanacaste conservation area. It protects much of the world’s last remaining…

If you’re asked for a beautiful and famous island, the first islands that come to mind will be Cocos Island or Isla Tortuga. Yet Costa Rica has over 100 islands. Today, we’re going to tell you about five beautiful and exotic Costa Rican islands. Many of these islands also have great natural treasures and activities…

Located at the junction of the Central and South Pacific, Marino Ballena Park aims to protect marine species, in particular the whales that come here twice a year to give birth to their young before migrating to the cold waters of the polar regions. The park must have been designed with them in mind. The…

A jewel on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast Discover one of Costa Rica’s most accessible and biodiverse national parks. Costa Rica is world-renowned for its efforts to conserve and preserve biodiversity. Among Costa Rica’s 26 national parks, Cahuita National Park is the perfect embodiment of this commitment. Its white sandy beaches, coral reefs and lush forests…

On your trip to Costa Rica, after visiting a national park in Guanacaste, we invite you to head a little further south, to the tip of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. One of the jewels of the peninsula awaits you: the Cabo Blanco absolute nature reserve. It’s one of Costa Rica’s most successful examples of conservation….

Manuel Antonio National Park, located in the central Pacific Ocean, is one of the most visited parks in the country. Its easy access, geographical location, ecosystems and beaches are no strangers to the park. This wilderness area is located approximately 157 km south of San Jose and 7 km south of Quepos. The park was…

In our first two articles (here and here), we told you about little-known beaches that are not usually listed in tourist guides. Costa Rica Découverte is also here to share its good tips with you 😉 We’re off! “Playa Mona” Beach The combination of its evergreen forests with the coastal landscape offers a very special…

A short while ago, we told you about some of Costa Rica’s little-known beaches. Today, we’re going to continue telling you about 3 other beaches that are well worth a visit if you’re in the area on your next trip to Costa Rica. Among the fishing beaches: “Playa Pelada”. A beach where the colorful boats…

The Blue Flag Program is one of a number of initiatives involving the public sector to protect ecosystems. Protecting the environment is not only vital for all living organisms, but also politically and economically important for Costa Rica. The result is a buoyant tourism market, the country’s main source of revenue. The Blue Flag Program…

Our recommendations for kitesurfing in Costa Rica continue! Another interesting kitesurfing spot: Lake Arenal Lake Arenal, particularly the northernmost end of the lake, is a well-known spot for wind sports. Rated among the best windsurfing lakes in the world, Lake Arenal offers some of the most intense wind sessions in the world. This makes it…

Costa Rica offers superb beaches and lakes for kitesurfing. Although there are no year-round kitesurfing spots, you can find places most of the time, with exceptional wind conditions from October to May. Best kitesurfing spot: Bahia Salinas/Playa Copa, Guanacaste Bahia Salinas, Playa Copal and Bahia Bolaños are all favorite kitesurfing spots in Costa Rica for…

From San José, when it comes to discussing which beaches to go to in Costa Rica, we often think of the same ones: Manuel Antonio, Jaco (we don’t recommend it!) or Puerto Viejo (Caribbean). However, there are hidden, heavenly beaches ideal for surfing or swimming in crystal-clear waters and enjoying magnificent sunsets. Let’s take a…

Costa Rica’s surfing beaches get good press. There are several main surfing spots. Despite their good image, it’s worth remembering that nature has its seasons and you need to choose your dates carefully if you want to make the most of a particular beach. Also, watch out for currents that can be deadly for swimmers…

Manuel Antonio Park is a must-see on any trip to Costa Rica. Today’s opportunity to talk to you about the local fauna! The Manuel Antonio Park Manuel Antonio Park, covering almost 700 hectares, is one of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist destinations. In fact, it was built in response to this demand and the influx…