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Costa Rica Top Beaches
There are a variety of beaches here with different widths, sand color, water color, and foliage. Generally considered among the most attractive are (in no particular order):
Playa Tamarindo: On the verge of becoming a little too overdeveloped, crowded, and chaotic, Tamarindo is still hanging onto its place on this list. Tamarindo has ample lodgings to suit every budget and excellent restaurants at almost every turn. The beach here is long and broad, with sections calm enough for swimmers and others just right for surfers. Located about midway along the beaches of Guanacaste province, Tamarindo makes a good base for exploring other nearby stretches of sand. There are plenty of surfers here, as well as one of the liveliest nightlife scenes on this coast.
The Beaches Around Playa Samara: Playa Samara itself is nice enough, but if you venture just slightly farther afield, you'll find some of the nicest and least developed beaches along the entire Guanacaste coast. Playa Carillo is a long, almost always deserted crescent of palm-backed white sand located just south of Samara, while Playa Barrigona and Playa Buena Vista are two hidden gems, tucked down a couple of dirt roads to the north.
Playa Montezuma: This tiny beach town at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula has weathered fame and infamy and yet retains a funky sense of individuality. European backpackers, vegetarian yoga enthusiasts, and UFO seekers choose Montezuma's beach over any other in Costa Rica. The waterfalls are what set it apart from the competition, but the beach stretches for miles, with plenty of isolated spots to plop down your towel or mat. Nearby are the Cabo Blanco and Curu wildlife preserves.
Malpais: If you're looking to visit Costa Rica's newest hot spot before the throngs discover it, head out to Malpais. Here, you'll find miles of nearly deserted beaches, great surf, and just a smattering of lodges, surf camps, and simple cabinas. If Malpais is too crowded for you, head farther on down the road to Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, and Manzanillo.
Manuel Antonio: The first beach destination to become popular in Costa Rica, it still retains its charms despite burgeoning crowds and mushrooming hotels. The beaches inside the park are idyllic, and the views from the hills approaching the park are enchanting. This is one of the few remaining habitats for the endangered squirrel monkey. Rooms with views tend to be a bit expensive, but many a satisfied guest will tell you they're worth it.
Punta Uva & Manzanillo: Below Puerto Viejo, the beaches of Costa Rica's eastern coast take on true Caribbean splendor, with turquoise waters, coral reefs, and palm-lined stretches of nearly deserted white-sand beach. Punta Uva and Manzanillo are the two most sparkling gems of this coastline. Tall coconut palms line the shore, providing shady respite for those who like to spend a full day on the sand, and the water is usually quite calm and good for swimming.
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