Puerto Jimenez is a small little town right at the entrance of Corcovado National Park, in the province of Puntarenas. It is quite an interesting place to visit, with a very distinct personality and atmosphere. It is a very much like any other little town in this area, with its dirt roads, its football pitch in [...]
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Playa Garza is the last beach that is considered to be part of Nosara, past Playa Guiones, going South, past Playa Rosada and over the hill. The beautiful shape of Garza, its idealistic setting, its white sand and calm crystal clear waters are like out of a dream.
Garza also provides shelter for boats, as it [...]
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Playa Guiones is the most popular of the Nosara Beaches, and it is one of the best Costa Rica surfing beaches. The foreign community of Nosara, made up of Americans and Europeans, is proud of the tranquility and feeling of belonging one feels in Guiones. It seems everyone knows every one else, and they work together to keep it [...]
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Nosara is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and special places top go to in Costa Rica. Somehow it has managed to escape the ravages caused by development. Nosara town itself is still as sleepy as ever, a typical small fishing village with a couple of bars, a grocery store, cheap cabinas and [...]
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Samara is a long horseshoe shaped beach located in Guanacaste, 35kms South of Nicoya, and 245kms away from San Jose. You may also fly to Samara, via Playa Carrillo, and this would only take about 45 minutes of your time. Another alternative is to fly direct to Liberia International Airport and take the two-hour drive via [...]
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Playa Conchal is yet another beautiful and mesmerizing beach in Guanacaste! It’s just south of a little village called Brasilito, and although the two beaches are only separated by some rocks, the difference between them is astonishing! Conchal is 4 kms South of Playa Flamingo, a real little oasis considered to be a true piece [...]
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Just 2.5km south of the more popular Tamarindo, Playa Langosta is a great place to go for some peace and quiet. The mostly rocky beach has some sandy patches perfect for swimming. An estuary also helps to create a great surf break for those who need a break from the crowds in Tamarindo. The lodging [...]
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Located along the Guanacaste shores, Playa Ocotal is one of the cleanest in the area and offers great snorkeling thanks to its clear waters. The privacy does not come without a price however, which can be noted in the hotel bill. It is a convenient 5km south of Playa del Coco, a livelier beach town to [...]
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Playa Potrero is another sleepy Guanacaste beach town that has still escaped the rush of tourists that is increasing every year. Several 4 and 5 star hotels are in the vicinity, including Bahia del Sol, but the town is mostly claimed by the local fisherman and some lucky vacation home owners and expats. It is [...]
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The political and governmental stability of Costa Rica over the past fifty years has allowed it to become one of the most popular choices for international trade and investment in Latin America. It has also encouraged a great deal of tourism and relocation by foreigners. The country is currently seeing a large real estate boom, [...]
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