1. Manuel Antonio Beach
It is located within the National Park, Manuel Antonio. Last year it managed to place itself within the top 25 of the best beaches in the world. And it currently has more than 2,000 favorable reviews on www.tripadvisor.com.
Beach Best time to attend: From December to May
- It has an ecological Blue flag.
- White sand.
- There is presence of monkeys.
- Camping sites.
- 49 hotels nearby.
2. Santa Teresa
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It is rated as the third best beach in Central America. And it currently has 482 favorable opinions on the portal.
Location: Northern sector of the province of Puntarenas.
Beach Best time to attend: Between November and April
- White sand
- Suitable for surfing.
- It can be reached by ferry from Paquera
- Hiking, canopy and horseback riding are some of the activities that can be done.
- 27 hotels nearby.
3. Tamarindo
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It ranks fourth among the 10 best Central American beaches. It currently has 1097 favorable opinions from tourists.
Location: Santa Cruz, Guanacaste province
Beach Best time to attend: All year round
- It is one of the favorite surfing spots in the country.
- It has a great economic development. Surf shops, art galleries and large supermarkets.
- It has a multicultural population.
- 21 hotels nearby.
This is a friendly country with the environment, a large part of its territory is in protected areas; and the mountainous sector is an example of this. Its beautiful mountains and diversity of flora and fauna species, you can find them in its national parks for example.
4. AVELLANA
In the ranking of the best beaches in Central America, it is ranked number 5. It currently has 506 favorable ratings.
Location: The Golden Coast of Guanacaste. One hour from Santa Cruz.
Beach Best time to attend: Between November and May
- It is a good area for surfing, all year round
- Abundant and varied vegetation around the beach
- It is located in a small and rural town, little industrialized
- White sands and turquoise waters
- 21 hotels nearby
5. Conchal
It has 547 favorable opinions and ranks number 6 among the best beaches in the Central American region.
Location: North of the province of Guanacaste. Just 45 minutes from Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia.
Beach Best time to attend: From November to May
- Ideal for swimming or snorkeling
- Great variety of marine fauna
- Close to national parks and biological reserves
- Camping areas
- One of the clearest waters on the Pacific coast
- White sand full of shells, hence the name of the beach
- 3 hotels nearby
6. Playa Hermosa Guanacaste
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It is number 7 among the best Central American beaches.
Location: Gulf of Papagayo Guanacaste.
Beach Best time to attend: Between November and April.
- Strong waves ideal for surfers
- Corals
- Ideal to relax, since it is not very crowded
- Fairly large beach area
- Nice place to go as a family
- Ideal for snorkeling
- 27 hotels nearby
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