Very popular among the locals, Playas del Coco has a well developed infrastructure,with good roads and plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, discos, casinos, hotels, resorts and markets .
Playas del Coco is the largest village in Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Originally known as the main Costa Rica hub for surfers with places like Ollie’s Point and Witches Rock within easy reach, this busy beach is a prime scuba diving spot, with many tour and diving companies set up here. Social life is very active and dining and nightlife are superb.
Playas del Coco lies 35 kilometres (22 miles) west of Liberia, Guanacaste’s main city, and is the easiest beach on the Nicoya Peninsula to access by road from San José just 24 km or 20 minutes drive from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia .Located near the Gulf of Papagayo the town has the largest infrastructure in this area. Besides shops, restaurants, casinos and markets, you’ll find all kind of hotels and cabins from simple to deluxe. Its main attractions are the tourist facilities and the sun which shines longer and more brightly here than anywhere else in Costa Rica. In addition to the commercial conveniences Shops and supermarkets, Playas del Coco offers a port captain, post office, banks, rental villas and condos and a selection of restaurants and souvenir shops. The scenery consists of the horseshoe-shaped Coco Bay and steep hills and cliffs. It is a good place to have fun. The view from the Bay includes Pelonas Islands, Cacique Point to the northwest and Centinela Point.
This pleasant fishing town is a popular destination for Ticos, and offers a variety of nightlife and restaurants. Sailboats and fishing boats can be seen scattered throughout the bay, offering a great opportunity to watch local fisherman at work. Playas del Coco is the best known for it’s sports fishing, surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Social life is very active and dining and nightlife are superb.
If you going from San Jose airport:
Drive via Road Pan Americana (Rd. # 1) , approximately 2 hours. Follow the sign PuntaRenas. Big restaurant MonteVerde will be on the middle of your way, you can take a break and have a lunch or diner there. It is really nice place to eat. Then following sign Liberia , aprox. 1 ½ - 2 hours. When you past airport Liberia, follow sign El Coco.
If you going from Liberia airport:
Drive via Road Pan Americana (Rd. # 1) and follow the sign Playa COCO. On the way to COCO you gonna pass metal bridge and then Gas Station TOTAL ( 20 min). After TOTAL make a right turn. Follow this road, sign COCO. When you reach ANCHOR, means you arrived to Coco, this is a Main Street of COCO. Following Main Street you will pass Hotel-CASINO , then Bar- launch “LIZARD” on a right. After “LIZARD” make a right turn and go straight until you will see on a right Big Anchor and sign LAS PALMAS. Make a right. Then again right turn and park your car. You will see our Office on a left, yellow color I & M REAL ESTATE .(with 2 flags on a roof: Russian and American) .Office Open from 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday – from 8 to 12.
● Our development is in very convenient location and car is not necessary here, everything is in walking distance: souvenir stores, restaurants, night clubs, and casino.
Activities such as: the best diving, snorkeling, dip fishing, jetski, canopy zip line, MTV adventures,horse riding, amusement parks.
- 2 Minutes from beautiful beach on PACIFIC OCEAN .
- 25 Minutes from INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOCATED in LIBERIA (LIR).
- 35 Minutes from FOUR SEASON RESORT & PAPAGAYO GOLF CLUB.
- 1.30 hour from VOLCANO MIRAVALES and RINCON de VIEHA.
- 3 hour 30 minutes from ARENAL VOLCANO and LAKE ARENAL.
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- Costa Rica - North Pacific Coast - Guanacaste Province - 25 min. south of Tamarindo
- On the beach - no driving or long walks - no guessing what the surf report is
- Surfing and swimming - fishing - tidal pools to explore - stroll the beach
- Quiet and relaxing beach atmosphere - several restaurants within walking distance
- Deep sea fishing, horseback riding on the beach, and golfing are available nearby
- Spectacular view of the Costa Rica surfing break, beaches, and beautiful sunsets
Very popular among the locals, Playas del Coco has a well developed infrastructure, with good roads and plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, discos, casinos, hotels, resorts and markets . The nightlife here is also quite good, so if you happen to visit the area during Christmas or Easter week expect to find a lot of people here partying ‘beach style.
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It is located within the Guanacaste province, which borders the Pacific Ocean and offers
Costa Rica's warmest climates throughout the year. The Golfo de Papagayo and its coastline is at the center of a major tourism project developed by Costa Rica's government.
In it several high end hotel chains, most notably the Four Seasons resort chain, and developers plan to turn this region into a model tourism center where environment and development can coexist.
Among the most popular destination in the Golfo de Papagayo are Ocotal Beach, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa and Playa Panama. The Peninsula de Papagayo is perhaps the most exclusive area in the gulf and where the Four Seasons Resort is located.
Tourists may find their way to Liberia en route to such beaches as Playa del Coco or Playa Hermosa, though most will only grab a biteto eat at one of the American fast food restaurants in the food mall located at the city's main crossroads and continue on their way. Others may prefer the 24-hour Subway sandwich shop located just down the road.
# 1. Alajuela
Alajuela, bordering San Jose’s western limits, is a diverse and dynamic province. The Juan SantamariaInternational Airport, named after Costa Rica’s national hero, is actually located in Alajuela, not San Jose. Just a few miles from the airport, the provincial capital of Alajuela city offers plenty of modern amenities, while still retaining its small town charm. The entire province seems to move at a gentler pace, relishing in its morning mist, mountain views, roaring rivers, and huge assortment of birdlife. Venture out into Alajuela’s wilds, and you’ll be greeted by a bubbling Poas Volcano, the rolling Central Cordillera mountains, and the country’s most popular tourist attraction, the continuously active Arenal Volcano.
# 2. Cartago
East of San Jose, Cartago provinceis home to large coffee plantations, a bustling downtown, and some of Costa Rica's oldest buildings. Before European settlement, the region was central to Costa Rican life, and home to the indigenous communities responsible for creating the country’s most significantarchaeological monument, now known as Guayabo National Park. Many years later, in 1563, Juan Vasquez de Coronado founded Cartago city, which served as the country’s first capital. Today, Cartago is a quiet colonial town, and host to the Basilica de Los Angeles, one of Costa Rica’s most importantreligious sites. Traveling out into the surrounding mountains, the province boasts several natural wonders, including Irazu Volcano, Turrialba Volcano, and Chirripo National Park.
# 3. Guanacaste
Guanacaste, which gives its name to the area’s iconic tree, is Costa Rica's most northwestern province and the country's most visited area. Beautiful beaches, peaked volcanoes, and several national parks decorate the region, promising unforgettable adventures and dazzling sunsets. Million-year-old Rincon de la Vieja and Miravalles Volcanoes stand proud to Guanacaste’s eastern edge, white-sand beaches line the coast, and ecological riches abound in Palo Verde National Park, one of the province’s secret treasures.
# 4. Heredia
Heredia province, known for its coffee production, safe neighborhoods, and stunning scenery, lies just six miles north of San Jose. The province’s sweeping views extend for miles, encompassing towering mountains, tumbling waterfalls, and peaceful swimming holes. Braulio Carrillo National Park, Tapanti National Park, and Barva Volcano are among Heredia’s most popular attractions, offering dense tropical forest, unimaginable views, and some of the world’s most diverse wildlife. The provincial capital, Heredia city, is known as the safest area in the country. Boasting all the conveniences of San Jose, the city is quieter and less crowded than its southern neighbor.
# 5. Limon
Traveling east, the Caribbean's Limon province is unique, with a strong Jamaican influence, Caribbean culture, and English as its unofficial language. Limon city is the epicenter for the province’s culture and local living, but tourism generally trickles north and south along the shore, taking advantage of the area’s sleepy beach towns. Ancient rainforests line the province's coastline, turtles spawn at Tortuguero National Park, and the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge and its surrounds offer amazing scenery andwildlife watching opportunities for all to enjoy.
# 6. Puntarenas
Just south of Guanacaste, Puntarenas stretches in a long, thin line down the Pacific coast. Full of spectacular attractions, Puntarenas begins with the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world, at its southern end. The lush peninsula welcomes all to investigate its tropical forests in Corcovado National Park, enjoy world-class sport fishing in Drake Bay, dive with sharks on the virtually deserted Cocos Island, and swim off its beautiful beaches. Heading north, Manuel Antonio is one of the country’s most visited national parks, with a beachfront rainforest location that lends itself to quiet morning walks and refreshing afternoon swims. In north-central Puntarenas, surf paradise can be found at Playas Jaco and Hermosa, site of the 2009 World Surfing Games. Finally, at its most northern end, Puntarenas boasts the popular Nicoya Peninsula, home to independent surf spots and secluded beaches, several of which host thousands of nesting sea turtles.
With a central location, San Jose province is not only a vibrant and cultured area, but also a convenient travel base to all national destinations. The province combines natural beauty with modern convenience. Here visitors will discover mountain towns with high-speed internet, roaring rivers within hiking distance of four-star restaurants, and museums overlooking breathtaking vistas. The province’s mild year-round climate only adds to its appeal, making it one of the most popular places to call home.
