Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Playa Flamingo is a thriving tourist destination built on a white sand beach that draws tourists from around the world. Many of the beaches along that stretch of the Gulf De Papagayo feature white sand and blue water making Flamingo and surrounding areas a hot tourist spot. Unlike many of the other Playas on the Gulf, Flamingo has a very small local population with the majority of the attendees being expats and tourists staying in one of the hotels or resorts.
Standing almost anywhere within Flamingo looking out over the water and you will see the renowned Catalina islands. The Cats, as they are known, are one of the best diving spots in Costa Rica consisting of many different dive sites where you can catch a glimpse of the Giant Pacific Manta Ray, White tip reef shark and schools of many different types of fish, rays, and other marine life.
Getting To Playa Flamingo
Flamingo is approximately 45 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport on all paved roadways. There are local shuttles willing to provide transportation to and from Flamingo as well as many other private transportation companies available for a reasonable fee.
Coming from San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International Airport you are in for a longer drive at around 4.5 hours. You could choose to hop on a domestic flight to neighbouring Tamarindo and enjoy a 30 minute aerial view of Costa Rica.
Playa Basilito, Costa Rica
If you are looking for a more authentic Tico feel you need to travel no further than Playa Brasilito which will welcome you with many different Costa Rican typical food restaurants and bars. Wander the main street while popping in and out of locally owned family shops filled with treasures many of which are handmade.
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica
If you are looking to explore some beaches in the area, than a short 5 minute car trip along the beach will lead you to Playa Conchal. Appropriately named for the seashells that line the shoreline giving you a chance to find the perfect shell while enjoying the sound of Howler monkeys in the mangrove trees.
