Just a few kilometres from Potrero, we find the beautiful beach of Flamingo, famous for its stunning white sand and the clear blue water. Thank´s to its marina, Flamingo since decades is one of the favourite beaches for visitors from all over the world.

The marvellous, 4km-long Conchal beach is located only a few kilometres further south. As its name already suggests, its sand consists of millions of tiny pieces of shells. Enjoy snorkelling in its perfectly clear waters and discover the beauty of the tropical fish around you.

The luxurious residence is located on a hill, offers amazing views of the beach, the ocean and the Pacific coastline and provides employment for many locals living in this area.

Playa Langosta is a beautiful golden sand beach, a lot quieter than Tamarindo and a perfect destination for those who seek peace and relaxation.
Since Langosta is so close to Tamarindo, you will be able to enjoy the variety of services that can be found in this town. Surfing is the main water sport in Tamarindo and Langosta because of their variety of spots with almost perfect waves that cater both to beginners as well as surf pros.

Nevertheless, there are a lot of other activities that can be done in this area, such as scuba diving, snorkelling, horseback riding on the beach, sailboat tours, ATV or Canopy. About 20km south of Tamarindo lies the small and charming beach Mansita, offering cream-coloured sand and a great spot to enjoy the magnificent sunsets on the Pacific Coast.

As there are some rock outcroppings and lumps of rock near the beach, be careful while swimming or walking in the water.

The crowds are mixed and there is always a special and happy atmosphere. After a 20-minutes hike from Montezuma upstream the local river, you will get to a marvellous cascade with a natural pool lagoon in front. Between Montezuma and Malpaís, right on the extreme tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, there is the protected Nature Reserve ‘Cabo Blanco’ with its 1´172 hectare land and 1´790 hectare sea district. Hiking downwards over the path of the park you will reach the Pacific after about 2 hours. If you are lucky you may observe the impressive variety of mammals, all other kinds of animals as well as birds. After this adventurous hike, the beautiful beach of the reserve invites for a refreshing swim. Tambor is located in a sheltered bay and therefore ideal for swimming. Due to the volcanic history of this area, the beach has a dark colour. Numerous almond trees at Playa Tambor attract many Scarlet Macaws.

Departing from San José, you may reach Malpaís and Santa Teresa, Montezuma and Tambor either with a 30-min flight (to Tambor airstrip) or by land & ferry. The road takes you within 1.5 hours to the harbour town of Puntarenas, where you cross the gulf for another 1.5 hours with the ferry to the town of Paquera. From here you continue to your destination once more by vehicle.

Restaurants, bars, shops, supermarkets, a public and a private hospital, fast-food restaurants as well as a shopping centre with cinema are now part of the town. Liberia is a great starting point for different excursions in the region of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, and numerous beaches of the North Pacific are just a cat-jump away. About 20km west of the city lies the international airport ‘Daniel Oduber’, which mainly serves the North-American charter airlines for beach lovers.

In the meantime though, it has also become a destination for European charter flights.

Volcanic phenomena like natural saunas, hot mineral mud springs, and dry forests brimming with biodiversity can also be found outside of the national park. An impressing array of wildlife, insects and birds call this area home, among them howler monkeys, spider monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys, coatis, armadillos, racoons, toucans, the blue-crowned motmot, toucans and different kinds of reptiles, as well as the rare cougar, tapir and jaguar. The national park also protects the largest population of wild-growing ¨Guaria Morada¨ orchids, Costa Rica’s national flower. Throughout the Rincón de la Vieja area, one encounters the Malinche trees, covered with bright orange flowers in the dry season, as well as the huge Guanacaste trees (Costa Rica's national tree), not to be confused with the Matapalo tree, which looks similar from a distance. Trying to briefly describe the natural beauty of the Rincón de la Vieja area is quite a challenge.... best come and see for yourself!

About 60 different species of water birds inhabit Isla de Pajaros (“Bird Island” in English), which is a small mangrove island located on the waters of Tempisque River. Mangroves are the natural habitat for many different kinds of birds.

During the North-American winter months, mangroves represent also a place to stop or a temporary residence area for many kinds of migrant birds. Palo Verde’s landscapes also show limestone outcrops, and besides birds, many mammals such as coatis and howler and capuchin monkeys can also be spotted in the forest. Taking boat trips is one of the best ways in which you can observe animals and birds in Bebedero River and Palo Verde National Park.

In some places, hikes are also possible. Especially bird lover will definitely not want to miss this impressing region of Palo Verde.

Locals say that if you find out when the low tide is you should try going to the southern end of the beach. There you will see tide pools everywhere; if you are patient and a good observer you will see exotic fish and other marine life. You can snorkel in some of the tide pools, too. Also, you will love to visit the Nosara Wildlife Rescue Centre, where injured or orphaned monkeys and other wild fellows are rescued, rehabilitated and released back into the wild.

It is important to bear in mind that the area is quite spread out and there is no actual city centre. The last part of the road to Nosara is unpaved (25 km approx.), therefore we recommend a 4WD rental car.Playa Azúl, the ¨Blue Beach¨, received its name thanks to the dark, almost blue-coloured sand on its beach and the special blue colour of the ocean in front. It is located around 20 km northwest of Nosara, between the small villages of San Juanillo and Marbella. Especially during the rainy season, a 4WD-car is strongly recommended in this region. Playa Azúl is a very quiet place, perfect to relax and do just nothing all day long.

Watch stunning sunsets, go for birdwatching in the early morning, observe the howler monkeys in the trees or go for a walk on the pristine beach. During the turtle nesting season (mainly from August to December once a month), you can visit Ostional Wildlife Refuge just 10 km south, one of the most important nesting sites for leatherback, olive ridley and green turtles. In the company of a local guide, you can witness the sea turtles laying their eggs into the sandy beach and, being very lucky, you can even observe some of the tiny hatchlings coming out of a nest and crawling towards the sea. Truly an experience you´ll never forget.

The region of Miravalles can be reached from the south over the village Bagaces and some picturesque little other villages, as well as from the east over the village of Bijagua. Due to its varied ecosystems, it offers beautiful landscapes such as cloud forest, primary forest and humid forest, crystal clear rivers, waterfalls and springs that possess a huge biodiversity in regards of flora and fauna.

La Cruz owns some of the most beautiful and virgin beaches of the country, e.g. Playa Junquillal, Playa Jobo, Playa Rajada and the Salinas Bay. During nearly the whole dry season (December to March), the region is characterised by strong winds, what makes it an ideal spot for water sports like kiteboarding and windsurfing. The water temperatures are a bit lower than in the rest of the northern Pacific region.

The hotels of the region were mostly built in the wind-protected bays. In the midst of Bahía Salinas, the rock island ¨Isla Bolaños¨ declared Wildlife Refuge in 1981 and now part of Santa Rosa National Park, is found. Due to its hot and dry climate, it offers shelter for many different species of seabirds, above all the brown pelican, the magnificent frigatebird, and the American oystercatcher.

Among the animal sightings in this region figure many different species of seabirds, sea turtles, different species of monkeys and bigger mammals. Sometimes, during the months of August to December, even passing humpback whales may be spotted.