{"id":2099,"date":"2020-10-25T13:22:04","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T13:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/?p=2099"},"modified":"2023-09-21T06:52:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T06:52:40","slug":"7-best-beaches-in-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/7-best-beaches-in-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Beaches in Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Enormous, glassy waves roll majestically toward Costa Rica\u2019s Pacific shore, taking with them a daring fleet of surfers before smacking down loudly in a spray of white. A world-class destination for surfing, the west coast of this emerald isthmus is spotted with beach<\/a> resort towns, bars, restaurants, surf schools, hotels and vacation rentals. After a day spent riding the waves or lounging upon the soft sandy beaches, vacationers watch as the setting sun ushers in a colorful explosion of reds, oranges and violets, after which these beach towns<\/a> burst into pulsing, Latin festivity that lasts all night long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costa Rica\u2019s allure has brought an onslaught of vacationers who revel in the throng of humanity, and crowd the beaches. To escape that, just drive along the coast a bit and discover secluded beaches<\/a> enveloped in breathtaking natural scenery. Despite being Central America\u2019s<\/a> most popular beach destination, much of Costa Rica\u2019s shoreline still preserves the virgin beauty that intrigued visitors centuries ago. From aquamarine Caribbean seascapes to the dramatic Pacific coast, Costa Rica beaches<\/a> are as attractive as they are diverse. Still, not all beaches were created equal, so we\u2019ve put together a list of the seven very best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Manuel Antonio Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe beautifully patterned tan, gray, white and black of the Squirrel \u201cMonkey\u2019s fur enhances an already-vibrant patchwork of colors that sing forth from this pristine habitat; endangered species celebrate in safety, and visitors flock to a series of sugary white sand beaches here. From the shore, look up toward the surrounding hills, whose verdant canopy tumbles toward you in sparkling, tropical brilliance. The unfettered beauty of this park makes it a popular beach destination<\/a>, and numerous hotels provide luxurious accommodations with views of the Pacific while restaurants serve up exquisite, fusion cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Santa Rosa <\/strong>National Park<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a longish drive up the west<\/a> coast, shift into 4\u00d74 or get out and make the trek on foot from the ranger station. Eight miles of hiking will bring you to a spotless beach surrounded by one of the planet\u2019s last tropical dry forests. Rudimentary camping<\/a> facilities will bring you closer to nature, and you\u2019ll likely be joined by a herd of olive Ridley sea turtles, who have made this beach their nesting ground. When it\u2019s finally time to head out, you may take a cue from these turtles and move extra slowly \u2013 it\u2019s a difficult to say goodbye to this beach in the national park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Tortuguero National Park<\/strong><\/p>

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