Costa Rica Beaches

Location: between Bahia Pez Vela and El Coco beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Ocotal beach GPS Coordenates: 10.545587,-85.721340 (10°32’44.11″N, 85°43’16.82″W)
District: Sardinal, canton: Carrillo, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50503.

Ocotal Beach is the most clean and quiet beach of the area, of volcanic origin, less than 1 km in length with rock formations, dark sands, almost black, and blue waters, located south of the popular town of Playas del Coco, in Guanacaste province. Ocotal Beach is surrounded by hills and cliffs, in fact, very near the coast are several islands, including the beautiful Ocotal island, whose waters are full of marine life, making it a great place to dive next to a wide variety of tropical fishes as well as turtles, rays, sharks and even some octopus. In addition, Ocotal beach is also popular to practice some water sports such as surfing and fishing, especially Sailfish.

Ocotal Beach is the ideal place to spend a relaxing and peaceful vacation, enjoying some swimming, snorkeling, horseback riding or just relax in the sun. Ocotal Beach also offers a variety of accommodations and restaurants that gives the tourist all the facilities and entertainment.

Getting to Ocotal beach in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway until you reach Liberia, turn right and continue for 8 km (5 miles), after the DO IT Center take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Once in Sardinal, continue on the road to El Coco Beach for about 7 km (4 miles). Turn left at the Super Compro Supermarket, following the signs to Ocotal beach for about 3 km (2 miles). This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz, after the DO IT Center take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Once in Sardinal, continue on the road to El Coco Beach for about 7 km (4 miles). Turn left at the Super Compro Supermarket, following the signs to Ocotal beach for about 3 km (2 miles) until you reach the entrance to Ocotal Beach.

By bus

There are no buses arriving to Ocotal beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – El Coco Beach, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan Liberia, +506 2222-1650 / +506 2666-3818). From El Coco you should take a taxi or walk about 4 km (3 miles) to Ocotal beach.

By plane

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Ocotal beach, which takes about 20 minutes.

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Location: between Matapalo and Ocotal beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Pez Vela bay entrance GPS Coordenates: 10.544141,-85.719492 (10°32’38.91″N, 85°43’10.17″W)
Pez Vela bay GPS Coordenates: 10.543439,-85.728594 (10°32’36.38″N, 85°43’42.94″W)
District: Sardinal, canton: Carrillo, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50503.

Pez Vela bay is a small beach, less than 1 km in length, with gray sands and calm blue waters, surrounded by lush vegetation, perfect for a rest and relaxation vacation, as the sound of gentle waves lapping up onto the extraordinary volcanic sand lulls guests into a dreamlike state.

Being a bay, it forms a cove surrounded by imposing cliffs and with gentle swells, making it excellent for a swim or do a little snorkeling, walks on the beach or just sunbathe. Also, nearby boats offer the best diving in the country and, quite possibly, the best fishing as well. Bahia Pez Vela Beach is centrally located to several national parks, volcanoes, waterfalls, caves and other stunning beaches.

Getting to Bahia Pez Vela Beach in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan-American highway until you reach Liberia. There, turn right and continue for 8 km (5 miles), pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Once in Sardinal, continue on the road to El Coco Beach for about 7 km (4 miles). Turn left at the Super Compro Supermarket, following the signs to Ocotal beach for about 3 km (2 miles) until you reach the entrance to Pez Vela Bay. Turn left into gate marked Ocotal Resort (you will see a sign for Bahia Pez Vela just before you make the left). Drive 1.2 Km through a residential area to Bahia Pez Vela (you will come across another gate to enter Pez Vela Bay). This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz , pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Once in Sardinal, continue on the road to El Coco Beach for about 7 km (4 miles). Turn left at the Super Compro Supermarket, following the signs to Ocotal beach for about 3 km (2 miles) until you reach the entrance to Pez Vela Bay. Turn left into gate marked Ocotal Resort (you will see a sign for Bahia Pez Vela just before you make the left). Drive 1.2 Kilometers to Bahia Pez Vela (you will come across another gate to enter Pez Vela Bay).

By bus

There are no buses arriving to Bahia Pez Vela Beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – El Coco Beach, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan Liberia, +506 2222-1650 / +506 2666-3818). From El Coco you should take a taxi or walk about 5 km (3 miles) to Pez Vela bay.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Pez Vela bay, which takes about 25 minutes.

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Location: between Zapotal and Pez Vela beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.529164,-85.751638 (10°31’44.99″N, 85°45’05.90″W)
District: Sardinal, canton: Carrillo, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50503.

Matapalo Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is a beautiful white sanded beach with turquoise waters, rich in vegetation and natural beauty, located in the province of Guanacaste. Is the ideal place to enjoy a great vacation either resting and relaxing on the beautiful large beach, or for those seeking a little more adrenaline, doing some water sports like diving, snorkeling, fishing or taking a sunset cruise on the Pacific waters.

Matapalo Beach also features a variety of land activities such as ATV, horseback riding, hiking, as well as discovering its volcanic areas and natural sanctuaries by its proximity to several national parks.

Getting to Matapalo beach in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Pan’American highway until you reach Liberia. There, turn right and continue for 8 km (5 miles), pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Once in Sardinal continue on this road for about 15 km (9 miles) following the RIU Hotel signs, the public entrance to the beach is after the hotel, on your right, to better understand it’s location, we recommend clicking the link below to our map with directions. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz , pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Once in Sardinal continue on this road for about 15 km (9 miles) following the RIU Hotel signs, the public entrance to the beach is after the hotel, on your right, to better understand it’s location, we recommend clicking the link below to our map with directions. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

By bus

There are no buses to Matapalo beach, however you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan Liberia, +506 2222-1650 / +506 26663818) and then take another bus Liberia – Sardinal (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891 / +506 2686-7245). From Sardinal you should take a taxi or walk about 15 km (9 miles) to Matapalo beach. The other option is to take a taxi or drive from Liberia to Matapalo beach, the drive is about 30 km (18 miles).

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Matapalo beach, which takes about 1 hour.

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Location: between Dantita and Matapalo beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.501626,-85.797615 (10°30’05.85″N, 85°47’51.41″W)
District: Sardinal, canton: Carrillo, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50503.

Zapotal Beach Costa Rica is a remote and beautiful light gray sand beach with calm waters, located in the Guanacaste province. Is a very quiet beach, ideal for a relaxing vacation, away from city noise, perfect to practice some water sports such as diving, snorkeling or fishing.

Getting to Zapotal beach in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the Panamerican highway until you reach Liberia. There, turn right and continue for 8 km (5 miles), after the DO IT Center take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Continue on this road for about 20 km (12 miles) until you get to Zapotal beach parking lot. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz, after the DO IT Center take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Continue on this road for about 20 km (12 miles) until you get to Zapotal beach parking lot.

By bus

There are no buses to Playa Zapotal, however you can take a bus from the route San José – Liberia, which takes about 5 hours (Pulmitan Liberia, +506 2222-1650 / +506 26663818) and then take another bus Liberia – Sardinal (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891 / +506 2686-7245). From Sardinal you should take a taxi or walk about 20 km (12 miles) to Zapotal beach. The other option is to take a taxi or drive from Liberia to Zapotal beach, located at about 40 km (25 miles).

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Daniel Oduber airport at Liberia, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines, both with daily flights. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Zapotal beach, which takes about 1.5 hours.

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Location: between Danta and Zapotal beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.483273,-85.786614 (10°28’59.78″N, 85°47’11.81″W)
District: Tempate, canton: Santa Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50304.

Dantita Beach Costa Rica is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the heart of the Guanacaste “Gold Coast” and is particularly unique in that it is an amazingly scenic bay with near-shore islands within a one-mile paddle. Dantita is a white sanded beach with crystal blue waters of lush beauty, of less than 1 km in length, located in the Las Catalinas community, just next to Danta beach. Dantita beach has steep slopes, but its waters are ideal for water sports such as diving or snorkeling, as well as bathing.

Dantita beach also has a lush beauty of natural richness along its coastline and rocky headlands at the ends with steep. In fact, to get to Dantita beach, visitors need to cross a small hill by walking from Danta beach, so it is highly recommended to wear some hiking shoes.

Getting to Dantita beach in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the highway to Liberia until you reach Belen. There, turn right and continue on the road until you get to Huacas. Once in Huacas, turn right towards Conchal and Flamingo for about 4.5 km (3 miles) until you reach an intersection. Follow the signs to Potrero Beach and continue for 8 km (5 miles) more, turn left and continue for about 50 m (165 ft) until you get to Danta and Dantita beaches parking lot. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz, pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Continue on the road following the signs to RIU Hotel. When you reach the intersection that leads you to the hotel, do not turn and continue on the dirt road for about 8km (5 miles) until you reach the Danta beach intersection. Follow this road for about 2 km (1 mile) until you reach the Danta and Dantita beaches parking lot.

By bus

Take a bus from the route San José – Huacas – Brasilito- Flamingo – Potrero, making the stop at Potrero or Flamingo beaches, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). From Flamingo or Potrero you should take a taxi to Dantita Beach or walk to it. From Flamingo the beach is located at about 8 km (5 miles) and from Potrero about 6 km (4 miles). We recommend buying the ticket a day earlier to be sure your seat is saved.

Or you can also take a bus from the route San Jose – Santa Cruz (Alfaro-Tracopa, +506 2222-2666) or Liberia – Santa Cruz (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891) and and then take a bus from the route Santa Cruz – Flamingo – Potrero (Empresa El Folclórico, +506 2680-3161), making the stop at Potrero or Flamingo beaches, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). From Flamingo or Potrero you should take a taxi to Dantita Beach or walk to it. From Flamingo the beach is located at about 8 km (5 miles) and from Potrero about 6 km (4 miles).

By plane

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Tamarindo airport, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Dantita beach, which takes about 35 minutes.

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Location: between Pan de Azucar and Dantita beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.483273,-85.786614 (10°28’59.78″N, 85°47’11.81″W)
District: Tempate, canton: Santa Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50304

Danta Beach Costa Rica is a white sanded beach with crystal blue waters and lush beauty, of less than 1 km in length, located in the Las Catalinas community in Guanacaste. Danta Beach is poised to become a preeminent international stand up paddle board destination. Danta beach has steep slopes and heavy surf so visitors should take precautions, especially when the tide is falling. Its waters are ideal for water sports, as well as bathing.

Danta beach also has a lush beauty of natural richness along its coastline and rocky headlands at the ends with steep and rough waves. In fact, the Pitahayas Islets, lie just off the coast and can be seen from the Danta beach to the west. Beyond them rises the Santa Catalina Island, which lies 4 kms to the southwest, near Salinas Point.

Getting to Danta Beach Costa Rica in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the highway to Liberia until you reach Belen. There, turn right and continue on the road until you get to Huacas. Once in Huacas, turn right towards Conchal and Flamingo for about 4.5 km (3 miles) until you reach an intersection. Follow the signs to Potrero Beach and continue for 8 km (5 miles) more, turn left and continue for about 50 m (165 ft) until you get to Danta and Dantita beaches parking lot. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz, pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Continue on the road following the signs to RIU Hotel. When you reach the intersection that leads you to the hotel, don’t turn, but continue on the dirt road for about 8km (5 miles) until you reach the Danta beach intersection. Follow this road for about 2 km (1 mile) until you reach the Danta and Dantita beaches parking lot.

By bus

Take a bus from the route San José – Huacas – Brasilito- Flamingo – Potrero, making the stop at Potrero or Flamingo beaches, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). From Flamingo or Potrero you should take a taxi to Danta Beach or walk to it. From Flamingo the beach is located about 8 km (5 miles) and from Potrero about 6 km (4 miles). We recommend buying the ticket a day earlier to be sure your seat is saved.

Or you can also take a bus to San Jose – Santa Cruz (Alfaro-Tracopa, +506 2222-2666) or Liberia – Santa Cruz (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891) and and then take a bus Santa Cruz – Flamingo – Potrero (Empresa El Folclórico, +506 2680-3161), making the stop at Potrero or Flamingo beaches, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). From Flamingo or Potrero you should take a taxi to Danta Beach or walk to it. From Flamingo the beach is located about 8 km (5 miles) and from Potrero about 6 km (4 miles).

By plane

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Tamarindo airport, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Danta beach, which takes about 35 minutes.

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Location: between Prieta and Danta beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.476165,-85.778418 (10°28’34.19″N, 85°46’42.30″W)
District: Tempate, canton: Santa Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50304

  

Pan de Azucar Beach, also known as Sugar Beach, is an exceptionally beautiful white sanded and short beach of less than 1 km in length, located in Guanacaste province. Pan de Azucar Beach is ideal for a calm and relaxed vacation in paradise away from the crowd!

Pan de Azucar Beach has a lush beauty of natural richness along its coastline and rocky headlands at the ends with steep and rough waves, so visitors should take precautions especially when the tide is falling. Also, from Pan de Azucar beach visitors can see Potrero Beach, Plata Island and the Chocoyas Islands.

Getting to Pan de Azucar beach in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the highway to Liberia until you reach Belen. There, turn right and continue on the road until you get to Huacas. Once in Huacas, turn right towards Conchal and Flamingo for about 4.5 km (3 miles) until you reach an intersection. Follow the signs to Potrero or La Penca Beach and continue for 7 km (4 miles) more, turn left and continue for about 200 m (650 ft) until you get to Sugar Beach Hotel entrance, as this is also the entrance for Pan de Azucar beach. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz, pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Continue on the road following the signs to RIU Hotel until you get to an intersection that takes you to Potrero beach or the Monkey Trail Canopy Tour. Continue on the road for about 9 km (5.6 miles) until you reach to Potrero. Turn right, continue for 3 km (2 miles), then turn left and continue for about 200 m (650 ft) until you get to Sugar Beach Hotel entrance, as this is also the entrance for Pan de Azucar beach.

By bus

Take a bus from the route San José – Huacas – Brasilito- Flamingo – Potrero, making the stop at Potrero or Flamingo beaches, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). From Flamingo or Potrero you should take a taxi to Pan de Azucar Beach or walk to it. From Flamingo the beach is located about 7 km (4 miles) and from Potrero about 3 km (2 miles). We recommend buying the ticket a day earlier to be sure your seat is saved.

Or you can also take a bus to San Jose – Santa Cruz (Alfaro-Tracopa, +506 2222-2666) or Liberia – Santa Cruz (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891) and and then take a bus Santa Cruz – Flamingo – Potrero (Empresa El Folclórico, +506 2680-3161), making the stop at Potrero or Flamingo beaches, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). From Flamingo or Potrero you should take a taxi to Pan de Azucar Beach or walk to it. From Flamingo the beach is located about 7 km (4 miles) and from Potrero about 3 km (2 miles).

By Plane

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Tamarindo airport, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Pan de Azucar beach, which takes about 35 minutes.

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Location: between La Penca and Pan de Azucar (Sugar Beach) beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.467154,-85.777316 (10°28’01.75″N, 85°46’38.34″W)
District: Tempate, canton: Santa Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50304

Prieta Beach Costa Rica is a white sand beach with calm turquoise crystal waters, about 400 meters (1,312 ft) long, located in the province of Guanacaste. Prieta Beach is surrounded by lush coastal vegetation, also, further south lies Punta Prieta and the Chocoyos Island adding a particularly attractive natural scenery.

Prieta Beach is the ideal place for a quiet relaxing holiday as it has gentle waves ideal for swimmers and practicing some water sports like diving, snorkeling and even a bit of fishing, which are some of the favorite activities.

Getting to Prieta Beach Costa Rica in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the highway to Liberia until you reach Belen. There, turn right and continue on the road until you get to Huacas. Once in Huacas, turn right towards Conchal and Flamingo for about 4.5 km (3 miles) until you reach an intersection. Follow the signs to Potrero or La Penca Beach and continue for 5 km (3 miles) more, turn left and continue for about 300 m (985 ft)to Prieta beach. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz, pass the DO IT Center and take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Continue on the road following the signs to RIU Hotel until you get to an intersection that takes you to Potrero beach or the Monkey Trail Canopy Tour. Continue on the road for about 9 km (5.6 miles) until you reach to Potrero. Turn right, continue for 1 km (0.6 miles), then turn left and continue for about 300 m (985 ft)to Prieta beach.

By bus

Take a bus from the route San José – Huacas – Brasilito- Flamingo – Potrero, making the stop at Potrero beach, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). We recommend buying the ticket a day earlier to be sure your seat is saved.

Or you can also take a bus to San Jose – Santa Cruz (Alfaro-Tracopa, +506 2222-2666) or Liberia – Santa Cruz (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891) and and then take a bus Santa Cruz – Flamingo – Potrero (Empresa El Folclórico, +506 2680-3161), making the stop at Potrero Beach.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Tamarindo airport, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Prieta beach, which takes about 30 minutes.

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Location: between Potrero and Prieta beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.460002,-85.775671 (10°27’36.01″N, 85°46’32.42″W)
District: Tempate, canton: Santa Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50304

La Penca Beach Costa Rica is a very calm and beautiful semi bay white sanded beach with shell and coral fragments and turquoise clear waters, less than 1 km long, bordered by a lush vegetation and rocky points, located in the Guanacaste province.

Although the development of La Penca beach is not very marked, it has all the facilities for visitors to spend a pleasant and peaceful holiday in the sun, enjoying the waves of its waters, walking on the beach or just admiring the beauty of landscape. La Penca Beach is undoubtedly a well hidden treasure, where its estuary and mangrove swamp complement the attractiveness of the place.

Getting to La Penca Beach Costa Rica in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the highway to Liberia until you reach Belen. There, turn right and continue on the road until you get to Huacas. Once in Huacas, turn right towards Conchal and Flamingo for about 4.5 km (3 miles) until you reach an intersection. Follow the signs to Potrero or La Penca Beach and continue for 4.5 km (3 miles) more until you reach a small commercial center, turn left and continue until you reach La Penca beach. This route requires a total of 4 to 5 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south to Santa Cruz, after the DO IT Center take the next exit to Sardinal on your right. Continue on the road following the signs to RIU Hotel until you get to an intersection that takes you to Potrero beach or the Monkey Trail Canopy Tour. Continue on the road for about 9 km ( miles) until you reach Potrero. Turn right, continue for 100m and then turn left at a small commercial center until you reach La Penca beach.

By bus

Take a bus from the route San José – Huacas – Brasilito- Flamingo – Potrero, making the stop at Potrero beach, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). We recommend buying the ticket a day earlier to be sure your seat is saved.

Or you can also take a bus from the route San Jose – Santa Cruz (Alfaro-Tracopa, +506 2222-2666) or Liberia – Santa Cruz (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891) and and then take a bus Santa Cruz – Flamingo – Potrero (Empresa El Folclórico, +506 2680-3161), making the stop at Potrero Beach.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Tamarindo airport, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to La Penca beach, which takes about 30 minutes.

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Location: between Flamingo and La Penca beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
GPS Coordenates: 10.446669,-85.771567 (10°26’48.01″N, 85°46’17.64″W)
District: Tempate, canton: Santa Cruz, province: Guanacaste.
Zone postal code: 50304

Potrero Beach Costa Rica is a wonderfully quiet grey sand beach and with calm blue waters, rich in exotic plants and wildlife, located in Guanacaste.

Is the ideal place for passing the day lying on warm sand, taking a bath in the ocean or reading in the shade of palm trees. For those seeking a little more adrenaline, Potrero Beach also offers a wide variety of activities such as enjoying world-class deep-sea fishing of marlin, tuna and swordfish, or visitors can choose from a wide variety of water sports such as Scuba Diving, snorkeling or kayaking.

Getting to Potrero Beach Costa Rica in Guanacaste:

From San José

Drive north to Puntarenas and then follow the highway to Liberia until you reach Belen. There, turn right and continue on the road to Huacas. Once in Huacas, turn right towards Conchal and Flamingo for about 4.5 km (3 miles) until you reach an intersection, follow the signs to Potrero Beach (Playa Potrero) and continue for 2 km (1.2 miles) more to Bahia del Sol Hotel, turn left and continue to Potrero beach. This route requires a total of 4 hours from San José.

From Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR)

Drive south until you reach Belen. There, turn right and continue on the road to Huacas. Once in Huacas, turn right towards Conchal and Flamingo for about 4.5 km (3 miles) until you reach an intersection. Follow the signs to Potrero Beach (Playa Potrero) and continue for 2 km (1.2 miles) more to the Bahia del Sol Hotel, turn left and continue to Potrero beach.

By bus

Take a bus from the route San José – Huacas – Brasilito- Flamingo – Potrero, making the stop at Potrero beach, which takes about 5 hours (Tralapa, +506 2221-7202 / +506 2680-0392). We recommend buying the ticket a day earlier to be sure your seat is saved.

Or you can also take a bus to San Jose – Santa Cruz (Alfaro-Tracopa, +506 2222-2666) or Liberia – Santa Cruz (La Pampa, +506 2665-5891) and and then take a bus Santa Cruz – Flamingo – Potrero (Empresa El Folclórico, +506 2680-3161), making the stop at Potrero Beach.

By plane:

You can also take a flight from the Juan Santamaria Airport to the Tamarindo airport, either with Sansa or Aerobell Airlines every day. From here you can rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Potrero beach, which takes about 25 minutes.

Address map: Click here to view address map TO Potrero Beach Costa Rica in Guanacaste at Google Maps