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Known as ‘playas’ in Spanish, the beaches of Costa Rica are often referred to as the most idyllic and beautiful in the world. With a coastline that stretches over 1800 km (1100 miles), Costa Rica is home to a multitude of amazingly breathtaking beaches. . From rocky shores to gorgeous palm tree lined white sand beaches, Costa Rica’s fantastic coast offers something for everyone. Golden sand beaches, gray sand beaches, black sand beaches, and pink sand beaches can be found dotted all along Costa Rica’s lush coastal plains, making this country a truly spectacular beach destination.
Circumscribed on the east by the Caribbean Sea and on the west by the Pacific Ocean, 65% of Costa Rica’s borders is a coastal belt. Since most of these areas have a sparse population, the beaches here offer plenty of privacy and seclusion for a tranquil and relaxing vacation.
With Costa Rica lying on the isthmus of Central America, the country itself is quite narrow, which means that the Pacific and Caribbean coast beaches are just a few hours apart. While some of the best and most developed beaches are found along the Guanacaste coast,  for a more remote beach adventure visit the secluded beaches of the south Pacific Coast for a memorable time. However, if all you want to do is have a really good time, then visit Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast with its fun ‘Rasta’ culture and lush vegetation.
With an almost infinite number of beaches to enjoy, Costa Rica offers tourists an overabundance of beach and water sports activities as well. From surfing to scuba diving, to sports fishing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking and yachting, the beaches here have it all. For a more relaxing time simply soak in the rays sunbathing, take a leisurely stroll along the beach or go for a long horse back ride. With a near perfect weather all year round, the beaches especially in Guanacaste are a great place to relax and have a wonderful time.
With its stunning white sand, unspoiled beaches and pristine clear blue waters, the beaches in Costa Rica offer an ideal vacation getaway, offering visitors some of the best deep sea fishing in the world. Marlin, Tuna, Swordfish and Snapper can be found off the coast all year around, making these beaches an extremely popular tourist destination.
Besides deep sea fishing, they also offer a wealth of water sports along with close proximity to the amazing natural reserves. Scuba diving is available all year round, allowing tourists to experience the excitement of swimming with white-fin sharks and an array of other stunning tropical fish and marine life. Sailing and diving expeditions and tours can also be arranged.
Home to some of the most beautiful hotels, condos and private residences on the coast, the Costa Rica is a fabulous holiday spot if you prefer taking advantage of the world class fishing out here, or if you prefer a simple sunset cruise. The best time to visit is from December to April, when the beaches are bathed in sunshine and the average annual temperature hovers around 28°C (82°F).
There are over 1800 kilometers (1100 miles) of coastline which translates to muchas playas. We provide you with a listing of as many as we can find. We are adding new ones constantly and if you discover a little jewel somewhere make sure to let us know.
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