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The best beaches in Costa Rica

The top 3 according to 54 votes from people: Manuel Antonio Beach · Playa Conchal (Guanacaste) · Playa Sámara. (Updated Apr 19, 2023.)

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

agustina ledesma · · 12 items · 54 votes · 0 comments

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Top 12

  1. 1

    Manuel Antonio Beach

    Horseshoe beach inside the national park, with monkeys.

    ▲ 5 ▼ 0

    5
  2. 2

    Playa Conchal (Guanacaste)

    Crushed-shell sand and good snorkelling.

    ▲ 5 ▼ 1

    4
  3. 3

    Playa Sámara

    Calm bay for families.

    ▲ 5 ▼ 1

    4
  4. 4

    Isla Tortuga

    Boat trip from Puntarenas.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  5. 5

    Santa Teresa

    Waves for surfers and sunsets.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 1

    3
  6. 6

    Manzanillo (Limón)

    The Caribbean's best: white sand and crystal water.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 1

    3
  7. 7

    Playa Guiones (Nosara)

    Surf and yoga on the Nicoya peninsula.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 1

    2
  8. 8

    Cahuita

    Beach inside the national park, with a reef.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 2

    1
  9. 9

    Montezuma

    Bohemian village with a waterfall by the sea.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 2

    1
  10. 10

    Playa Flamingo

    White sand in Guanacaste.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 1

    1
  11. 11

    Punta Uva

    Quiet Caribbean cove.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 2

    0
  12. 12

    Playa Tamarindo

    Surfing and nightlife in Guanacaste.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 1

    0

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