Ingrid's Guidebook
Zip lining
Ocean View Zip lining
The #1 Adventure Park In Costa Rica
Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Only 10 mins away from the Villa.
Diamante’s oceanfront location offers the most exciting zip line course featuring the longest dual-line in the country. Diamante’s Animal Sanctuary is one of the finest Wildlife Education Centers in Costa Rica.
Diamante’s bilingual team is known for excellent customer service and raising awareness among visitors and locals about the importance of the protection of wildlife.
150 locals recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
350 east RIU HotelThe #1 Adventure Park In Costa Rica
Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Only 10 mins away from the Villa.
Diamante’s oceanfront location offers the most exciting zip line course featuring the longest dual-line in the country. Diamante’s Animal Sanctuary is one of the finest Wildlife Education Centers in Costa Rica.
Diamante’s bilingual team is known for excellent customer service and raising awareness among visitors and locals about the importance of the protection of wildlife.
Restaurante
Beachfront Restaurant
Fresh, healthy, simple, local food and beverage in a majestic beachfront setting.
97 locals recommend
Father Rooster's
Fresh, healthy, simple, local food and beverage in a majestic beachfront setting.
Bambu Beach Bar
Beachfront restaurant, only 15 mins away from the Villa.
"Local fresh seafood every day from the sea to your table, homemade recipes, premium bar, wine & champagne,air conditioning indoor and outdoor terrace with great pool ,Bilingual local staff, vegetarian options, Costa Rican."
19 locals recommend
Restaurante Mar Azul
"Local fresh seafood every day from the sea to your table, homemade recipes, premium bar, wine & champagne,air conditioning indoor and outdoor terrace with great pool ,Bilingual local staff, vegetarian options, Costa Rican."
"Playa's del Coco's premier lounge that offers a realm of options from sports, live music and DJ's with an unparalleled ambiance and unique dishes."
114 locals recommend
Zi Lounge
"Playa's del Coco's premier lounge that offers a realm of options from sports, live music and DJ's with an unparalleled ambiance and unique dishes."
Variety of tours
Enjoy zip lining, horseback riding, ATV, etc…
Only 5 minutes away from the Villa. This place offers zip lining, horseback riding, ATV and etc…
34 locals recommend
The Congo Trail
Only 5 minutes away from the Villa. This place offers zip lining, horseback riding, ATV and etc…
Beach
Playas del Coco is a small town with a variety of beachfront restaurants, supermarkets, souvenir stores and night life.
It’s known for its beautiful sunsets, is located approximately 20 mins from the Villa and 20 miles (32 kilometres) from the town of Liberia, Costa Rica. Liberia, the largest town in the province of Guanacaste, is connected to major historical events.
While Costa Ricans have always appreciated this area as a vacation destination, the town experienced rapid growth due to the increasing number of international visitors and foreign born residents, who started arriving in the 1990s. Due to the fact that Playas del Coco is one of the few beach areas in Guanacaste with a rapidly expanding infrastructure, it has become a hub for tourism and business. Other adjacently located beach areas continue to grow as tourism related activities and the local population base expand.
92 locals recommend
Del Coco Beach
Playas del Coco is a small town with a variety of beachfront restaurants, supermarkets, souvenir stores and night life.
It’s known for its beautiful sunsets, is located approximately 20 mins from the Villa and 20 miles (32 kilometres) from the town of Liberia, Costa Rica. Liberia, the largest town in the province of Guanacaste, is connected to major historical events.
While Costa Ricans have always appreciated this area as a vacation destination, the town experienced rapid growth due to the increasing number of international visitors and foreign born residents, who started arriving in the 1990s. Due to the fact that Playas del Coco is one of the few beach areas in Guanacaste with a rapidly expanding infrastructure, it has become a hub for tourism and business. Other adjacently located beach areas continue to grow as tourism related activities and the local population base expand.
A hidden beach, Playa Conchal brings a South Pacific feel to Guanacaste, with turquoise water lapping against pink-hued sand composed of seashell fragments. Relax at this largely undeveloped beach.
197 locals recommend
Playa Conchal
A hidden beach, Playa Conchal brings a South Pacific feel to Guanacaste, with turquoise water lapping against pink-hued sand composed of seashell fragments. Relax at this largely undeveloped beach.
The beach at Flamingo is only about one mile long (1.5 km) but is the perfect spot to dig your toes in the sand and relax. Only 25 mins away from the Villa.
Along the upper part of the beach, you’ll find some shrubby trees that provide a little shade. Beware, though, that some of these are manchineel trees, a type of poisonous apple. Sap from the leaves, bark, or fruit can cause a skin rash and blisters. You’ll be fine as long as you don’t touch them, and if you are worried, there are beach chair and umbrella rentals available too.
The sand along Flamingo Beach is a light, white color. It has a slight pink hue in certain light, hence the Flamingo name. The waves are generally small but can be powerful at times, so use caution when wading in.
217 locals recommend
Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach RoadThe beach at Flamingo is only about one mile long (1.5 km) but is the perfect spot to dig your toes in the sand and relax. Only 25 mins away from the Villa.
Along the upper part of the beach, you’ll find some shrubby trees that provide a little shade. Beware, though, that some of these are manchineel trees, a type of poisonous apple. Sap from the leaves, bark, or fruit can cause a skin rash and blisters. You’ll be fine as long as you don’t touch them, and if you are worried, there are beach chair and umbrella rentals available too.
The sand along Flamingo Beach is a light, white color. It has a slight pink hue in certain light, hence the Flamingo name. The waves are generally small but can be powerful at times, so use caution when wading in.
Northern Guanacaste Province is made up of a couple of different clusters of beach towns. The most visited is the busy Tamarindo and its surrounds. This includes the beach towns north of Tamarindo like Playa Grande and then Playa Conchal, Playa Brasilito, and Playa Flamingo. Potrero, just five minutes past Flamingo, is the last major town you’ll come to in this group.
Geographically, Potrero is literally at the end of the road. While farther north there are more destinations like Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, and the Papagayo, these are separated from Potrero by mostly wild jungle. The one road that does connect them, Route 911, was recently paved. However, it is still narrow, slower, and impacted by seasonal flooding. This keeps many people away, giving Potrero a typically quiet feel.
59 locals recommend
Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
Northern Guanacaste Province is made up of a couple of different clusters of beach towns. The most visited is the busy Tamarindo and its surrounds. This includes the beach towns north of Tamarindo like Playa Grande and then Playa Conchal, Playa Brasilito, and Playa Flamingo. Potrero, just five minutes past Flamingo, is the last major town you’ll come to in this group.
Geographically, Potrero is literally at the end of the road. While farther north there are more destinations like Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, and the Papagayo, these are separated from Potrero by mostly wild jungle. The one road that does connect them, Route 911, was recently paved. However, it is still narrow, slower, and impacted by seasonal flooding. This keeps many people away, giving Potrero a typically quiet feel.
Tamarindo is a town in the Guanacaste Province, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. It’s known for beaches with strong surf, like Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta. To the north, Playa Grande beach is a major nesting site for huge leatherback turtles, and forms part of Las Baulas National Marine Park. The mangrove-lined estuary of Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge protects animals such as howler monkeys and crocodiles.
336 locals recommend
Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a town in the Guanacaste Province, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. It’s known for beaches with strong surf, like Playa Tamarindo and Playa Langosta. To the north, Playa Grande beach is a major nesting site for huge leatherback turtles, and forms part of Las Baulas National Marine Park. The mangrove-lined estuary of Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge protects animals such as howler monkeys and crocodiles.
Playa Hermosa, which translates to Beautiful Beach, is located in northern Guanacaste Province. Liberia International is the closest airport, at about 30 minutes away.
This small town is popular for those looking to relax in a tranquil setting. Playa Hermosa is seldom crowded and it is almost always possible to find your own spot on the sand. The destination tends to draw families who come for the calm ocean waters.
Although Playa Hermosa has a good selection of restaurants, it does not have much nightlife. You can find a party scene in Playas del Coco, though, which is only a short cab ride away.
The main attraction in Playa Hermosa is its light gray sand beach. This wide cove stretches about 1.2 miles (2 km) and has lots of palm and figs trees for shade.
120 locals recommend
Playa Hermosa
4 158Playa Hermosa, which translates to Beautiful Beach, is located in northern Guanacaste Province. Liberia International is the closest airport, at about 30 minutes away.
This small town is popular for those looking to relax in a tranquil setting. Playa Hermosa is seldom crowded and it is almost always possible to find your own spot on the sand. The destination tends to draw families who come for the calm ocean waters.
Although Playa Hermosa has a good selection of restaurants, it does not have much nightlife. You can find a party scene in Playas del Coco, though, which is only a short cab ride away.
The main attraction in Playa Hermosa is its light gray sand beach. This wide cove stretches about 1.2 miles (2 km) and has lots of palm and figs trees for shade.
Matapalo Guanacaste Beach Costa Rica is a beautiful and extensive beach with clear sands and turquoise waters, very rich in vegetation and natural beauty located in the province of Guanacaste. It is the ideal place to enjoy an excellent vacation either resting and relaxing on its beautiful beach, or for those looking for a little more adrenaline, practicing some water sport such as diving, snorkeling, fishing or taking a sunset cruise in the waters of the Pacific.
In addition, Matapalo Beach also has a wide variety of land activities, such as ATV (quadracycles), horseback riding, hiking, as well as discovering its volcanic areas and natural sanctuaries, due to its proximity to some national parks.
Matapalo Beach
Matapalo Guanacaste Beach Costa Rica is a beautiful and extensive beach with clear sands and turquoise waters, very rich in vegetation and natural beauty located in the province of Guanacaste. It is the ideal place to enjoy an excellent vacation either resting and relaxing on its beautiful beach, or for those looking for a little more adrenaline, practicing some water sport such as diving, snorkeling, fishing or taking a sunset cruise in the waters of the Pacific.
In addition, Matapalo Beach also has a wide variety of land activities, such as ATV (quadracycles), horseback riding, hiking, as well as discovering its volcanic areas and natural sanctuaries, due to its proximity to some national parks.
Sightseeing
Experience the thrill of hiking near one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere! get an up-close view of Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano and the surrounding tropical landscape. Rejuvenate with a dip in volcanic hot springs and enjoy stellar evening views of the volcano and emerging stars.
234 locals recommend
Arenal Volcano
Experience the thrill of hiking near one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere! get an up-close view of Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano and the surrounding tropical landscape. Rejuvenate with a dip in volcanic hot springs and enjoy stellar evening views of the volcano and emerging stars.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
Pura Vida! means Pure life
Very popular phrase. Locals use that when they say how you doing? You say Pura Vida!!