# The best beaches in Costa Rica

From the Pacific to the Caribbean: Manuel Antonio, Conchal, Santa Teresa and Manzanillo according to travellers and guides.

- 54 votes · 12 items
- Apr 19, 2023 · agustina ledesma
- https://even.best/en/l/2749/the-best-beaches-in-costa-rica

## Top 12

1. **Manuel Antonio Beach** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Horseshoe beach inside the national park, with monkeys.
2. **Playa Conchal (Guanacaste)** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Crushed-shell sand and good snorkelling.
3. **Playa Sámara** (4 · ▲5 ▼1) — Calm bay for families.
4. **Isla Tortuga** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Boat trip from Puntarenas.
5. **Santa Teresa** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Waves for surfers and sunsets.
6. **Manzanillo (Limón)** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — The Caribbean's best: white sand and crystal water.
7. **Playa Guiones (Nosara)** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Surf and yoga on the Nicoya peninsula.
8. **Cahuita** (1 · ▲3 ▼2) — Beach inside the national park, with a reef.
9. **Montezuma** (1 · ▲3 ▼2) — Bohemian village with a waterfall by the sea.
10. **Playa Flamingo** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — White sand in Guanacaste.
11. **Punta Uva** (0 · ▲2 ▼2) — Quiet Caribbean cove.
12. **Playa Tamarindo** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Surfing and nightlife in Guanacaste.

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