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1. Puntarenas

Puntarenas
City · 73 tips and reviews

AlvaritoAlvarito: Los mejores Vigorones son lo que se ubican al frente del antiguo El Caracol

Playa Organos is one of Swimmies Badge.

2. Playa Organos

Surf Spot · No tips or reviews
Playa Chacarita is one of Swimmies Badge.

3. Playa Chacarita

6.1
Esparza - Puntarenas, Chacarita, Puntarenas
Beach · 4 tips and reviews

Enrique M.Enrique Morales: Esta caliente pero muy bonito y cerca del puerto.

Playas de Doña Ana is one of Swimmies Badge.

4. Playas de Doña Ana

5.4
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Randall C.Randall Chinchilla: Fea playa pero tiene parqueo, baños, agua y servicio de comida en la playa.

Playa Manzanillo is one of Swimmies Badge.

5. Playa Manzanillo

8.9
Playa Manzanillo, Puntarenas
Beach · 4 tips and reviews

Deean S.Deean Solano: Visitar sin falta el restaurante El Atardecer! La mejor sopa de mariscos y los mejores arroces! Aparte de una atención inigualable

Jacó Beach is one of Swimmies Badge.

6. Jacó Beach

8.4
(Playa Jacó)
Jacó, Puntarenas
Beach · 102 tips and reviews

Andres R.Andres Ramirez: Piedras por todo lado. Mejor para irse a asolear un poco.

Playa Hermosa is one of Swimmies Badge.

7. Playa Hermosa

8.9
5 km sureste de Jacó, Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas
Beach · Jacó · 62 tips and reviews

🌟Mey🌟 L.🌟Mey🌟 Ly: Cuidado con las olas!!!

Playa Manuel Antonio is one of Swimmies Badge.

8. Playa Manuel Antonio

9.3
En el Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
Beach · 106 tips and reviews

Parul S.Parul Shah: Be careful.. The waves are intense!!

Quepos is one of Swimmies Badge.

9. Quepos

Puntarenas
City · 36 tips and reviews

Diego G.Diego García: You have to check the gran escape, best food in all Quepos!

Jacó Beach is one of Swimmies Badge.

10. Jacó Beach

8.4
(Playa Jacó)
Jacó, Puntarenas
Beach · 102 tips and reviews
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio is one of Swimmies Badge.

11. Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

8.7
Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
National Park · 139 tips and reviews

Shauna H.Shauna Harrison: Beach. Rainforest. Animals. Great little beach town and bars. Ziplining. A little bit of everything in one spot.

Playa Bejuco is one of Swimmies Badge.

12. Playa Bejuco

8.6
Bejuco, Puntarenas
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Angela C.Angela Centeno: Linda playa

Playa Esterillos Oeste is one of Swimmies Badge.

13. Playa Esterillos Oeste

8.4
Esterillos Oeste, Esterillos, Puntarenas
Beach · 34 tips and reviews

Carolina C.Carolina Celada: olas muy picadas. dicen que es peligroso nadar aqui. Pero es un lugar bonito

Playa Esterillos Este is one of Swimmies Badge.

14. Playa Esterillos Este

8.3
Entre Esterillos Centro y playa Bejuco, Esterillos, Puntarenas
Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Mora V.Mora Vilchez: Cabinas Encanto

Playa Esterillos Oeste is one of Swimmies Badge.

15. Playa Esterillos Oeste

8.4
Esterillos Oeste, Esterillos, Puntarenas
Beach · 34 tips and reviews

Lindsay S.Lindsay Solano Coto: Lindo lugar y playa muy limpia

Altos de Leonamar is one of Swimmies Badge.

16. Altos de Leonamar

5 km norte de playa Herradura, en Punta Leona, Tárcoles, Puntarenas
Housing Development · 3 tips and reviews

Diego V.Diego Valerin Baudrit: Sabrosa la playita y el clima

Los Sueños Private Beach Club is one of Swimmies Badge.

17. Los Sueños Private Beach Club

8.3
800 m este de la entrada de Herradura, en Los Sueños Resort, Herradura, Puntarenas
Beach Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Adrian G.Adrian Gutierrez: Es el Private Beach Club para los que tienen Condominio o alquilan uno en el Resort, no tiene nada que envidiarle al Hotel. Wet bar con bebidas, cocktails y comidas rápidas.

Playa Esterillos Centro is one of Swimmies Badge.

18. Playa Esterillos Centro

8.4
Esterillos, Puntarenas
Beach · 4 tips and reviews

Xio R.Xio Rodriguez: Muy relax , playa limpia al frente ..nada mas que pedir por el momento :)

Playa Agujas is one of Swimmies Badge.

19. Playa Agujas

6.9
Tárcoles, Puntarenas
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Rafael Q.Rafael Quiros: Excelentes tours de pesca en Playa Agujas con Federico Hidalgo. 8358-5746 o 2637-0014. La

Playa Caletas is one of Swimmies Badge.

20. Playa Caletas

6.4
Tárcoles, Puntarenas
Beach · 5 tips and reviews

Josué A.Josué Agüero: Playa no diseñada para el baño, sin embargo se pasa muy bien.

Playa Escondida is one of Swimmies Badge.

21. Playa Escondida

8.2
Herradura, Puntarenas
Beach · 4 tips and reviews
Playa Manuel Antonio is one of Swimmies Badge.

22. Playa Manuel Antonio

9.3
En el Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
Beach · 106 tips and reviews
Playa Palo Seco is one of Swimmies Badge.

23. Playa Palo Seco

8.7
Parrita, Puntarenas
Beach · 9 tips and reviews
Playa Tulemar is one of Swimmies Badge.

24. Playa Tulemar

7.8
Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
Beach · 2 tips and reviews
Playa Bandera is one of Swimmies Badge.

25. Playa Bandera

7.9
Parrita, Puntarenas
Beach · 8 tips and reviews

Jey L.Jey Luna Hernandez: Visitar el estero, con unas bolitas,

Marina Pez Vela is one of Swimmies Badge.

26. Marina Pez Vela

500 m sur del parque, Quepos, Puntarenas
Harbor or Marina · 48 tips and reviews

Rick T.Rick Taylor: Great service! Very friendly and helpful.

Playa Herradura is one of Swimmies Badge.

27. Playa Herradura

7.3
Herradura, Puntarenas
Beach · 28 tips and reviews

Su V.Su Valenciano: @fabiana romero

Playa Blanca is one of Swimmies Badge.

28. Playa Blanca

8.8
Punta Leona, Tárcoles, Puntarenas
Beach · 48 tips and reviews

Christian Z.Christian Zacarias: Tengo el menú con precios, ahí me lo piden

Paquera is one of Swimmies Badge.

29. Paquera

Puntarenas
City · 2 tips and reviews

Esteban Z.Esteban Zuñiga Estrada: Kedarse en el jotel ginana es bueno bonito y barato.... 100%recomendado

Playa Mantas is one of Swimmies Badge.

30. Playa Mantas

8.5
Punta Leona, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Mauricio G.Mauricio Gomez: Fin de demasiada gente :s

Santa Teresa is one of Swimmies Badge.

31. Santa Teresa

Cóbano, Puntarenas
Town · 53 tips and reviews

Jen D.Jen Dunlap: bring an imperial to the beach and watch the sunset!

Playa Montezuma is one of Swimmies Badge.

32. Playa Montezuma

8.5
Montezuma, Montezuma, Puntarenas
Beach · 50 tips and reviews

Gary L.Gary LaPointe: Be sure to hike up the river to the 90 foot waterfalls. It's well worth the 20 minutes. (This used to say 130 foot because that's what I was told, but I've since measured it).

Playa Malpaís is one of Swimmies Badge.

33. Playa Malpaís

8.6
Malpais, Puntarenas
Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Kenny M.Kenny Michelson: Franks Place hotel is the bomb. Las Piedras has the best BBQ chicken ever.

34. Cabuya

Village · 1 tip

Lyn M.Lyn Morales: Todo es muy rico

Golfo de Nicoya is one of Swimmies Badge.

35. Golfo de Nicoya

8.5
Puntarenas
Bay · 11 tips and reviews
Caldera is one of Swimmies Badge.

36. Caldera

Caldera, Puntarenas
Neighborhood · 25 tips and reviews

Merlin C.Merlin Chavarria: Recuerde traer su parrilla y su hielera

Playa Tambor is one of Swimmies Badge.

37. Playa Tambor

7.5
Tambor, Puntarenas
Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Francisco D.Francisco Duran: Las olas de este lugar son endemoniadas!

Bajamar is one of Swimmies Badge.

38. Bajamar

5.6
Puntarenas
City · 6 tips and reviews

Malu A.Malu Azofeifa: Se NECESITA carro 4x4

Playa Carrillo is one of Swimmies Badge.

39. Playa Carrillo

9.2
Carrillo, Guanacaste
Beach · Puerto Carrillo · 47 tips and reviews

Janne O.Janne Ohtonen: Very beautiful beach and quiet. I recommend this beach for people who wann be left alone. No services availsble. Palm trees give a nice shade.

Playa Sámara is one of Swimmies Badge.

40. Playa Sámara

8.9
Sámara, Guanacaste
Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Jim H.Jim Haws: Nice beaches

Playa Garza is one of Swimmies Badge.

41. Playa Garza

8.6
Garza, Guanacaste
Beach · 11 tips and reviews

hotel playa garzahotel playa garza: Beautifull sandy beach for fishing and surf lovers. Hard to find a beach where you can be alone....Playa Garza is the right place to relax

Playa Sámara is one of Swimmies Badge.

42. Playa Sámara

8.9
Sámara, Guanacaste
Beach · 37 tips and reviews
Playa Punta Islita is one of Swimmies Badge.

43. Playa Punta Islita

7.5
160, Punta Islita, Guanacaste
Beach · 5 tips and reviews

Adrián G.Adrián García: Low tide is usually around 8am; good for a walk or run on the beach

Playa San Miguel is one of Swimmies Badge.

44. Playa San Miguel

8.8
Bejuco, Guanacaste
Beach · 8 tips and reviews

Wendell S.Wendell Sibaja: Zona de Camping, Restaurante y vista maravillosa

Playa Coyote is one of Swimmies Badge.

45. Playa Coyote

8.9
Coyote, Guanacaste
Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Gerardo Q.Gerardo Quesada: También aquí bajo torrencial aguacero con tormenta

Playa Junquillal is one of Swimmies Badge.

46. Playa Junquillal

9.0
Veintisiete de Abril, Guanacaste
Beach · 18 tips and reviews

Rocio S.Rocio S.: recolectar muchas conchas

Playa Guiones is one of Swimmies Badge.

47. Playa Guiones

9.2
Boca del Nosara, Guanacaste
Beach · 34 tips and reviews

Cis C.Cis C1970: Surf in mid tide, zonk, watch the real players with skills tear it up as the sun sets and high tide comes in. : )

Playa Pelada is one of Swimmies Badge.

48. Playa Pelada

8.7
Boca del Nosara, Guanacaste
Beach · 14 tips and reviews

Chore J.Chore Jimenez: Cuidado con el croc por las cuevas

Playa Nosara is one of Swimmies Badge.

49. Playa Nosara

8.7
Boca del Nosara, Guanacaste
Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Car Rental Costa RicaCar Rental Costa Rica: The trip into Nosara is beautiful, but expect difficult driving and rough roads. During rainy season you might choose a 4x4, especially if you plan to head north from Nosara. From SJO it takes 5 hrs.

Playa Tamarindo is one of Swimmies Badge.

50. Playa Tamarindo

9.0
Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Beach · 82 tips and reviews

Fabio M.Fabio Murillo: Good place, but WTF roads

Playas del Coco is one of Swimmies Badge.

51. Playas del Coco

8.3
Coco, Guanacaste
Beach · 72 tips and reviews

JunniJunni: Hermosos atardeceres

Playa Hermosa is one of Swimmies Badge.

52. Playa Hermosa

9.2
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste
Beach · 44 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Shampayo: There is now a path that runs the whole length of the beach with picnic tables under shady trees

Playa Flamingo is one of Swimmies Badge.

53. Playa Flamingo

9.3
Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste
Beach · 63 tips and reviews

Jose David M.Jose David Murillo: Gran lugar para atardeceres / Great place for Sunsets

Playa Langosta is one of Swimmies Badge.

54. Playa Langosta

8.6
Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Beach · 12 tips and reviews

Carlos B.Carlos Bolaños: With low tide walk south across the river and enjoy the rest of Langosta Beach!

Potrero Bay is one of Swimmies Badge.

55. Potrero Bay

(Bahía Potrero)
Potrero, Guanacaste
Bay · 3 tips and reviews

Leonora B.Leonora Bustamante: Watch the white castle at the top of a mountain

Playa Conchal is one of Swimmies Badge.

56. Playa Conchal

9.3
Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Beach · 73 tips and reviews

Sylvain L.Sylvain Loubradou: Dejar el coche en el campo de fútbol e ir andando por la playa. Cuesta menos y tarda igual de tiempo

Playa Grande is one of Swimmies Badge.

57. Playa Grande

9.1
Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Beach · 28 tips and reviews

Liam G.Liam Griffin: Best on a high or incoming tide, especially early in the morning with offshore winds. Later in the day, winds tend to turn onshore and chop things up a bit. Don't leave anything in your car! Pura vida

Playa Flamingo is one of Swimmies Badge.

58. Playa Flamingo

9.3
Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste
Beach · 63 tips and reviews

Karla Stephanie J.Karla Stephanie Jiménez Mena: El oleaje es genial :D

Playas del Coco is one of Swimmies Badge.

59. Playas del Coco

8.3
Coco, Guanacaste
Beach · 72 tips and reviews

memexmemex: Aproveche los Happy Hours en los Bares

Playa Brasilito is one of Swimmies Badge.

60. Playa Brasilito

7.7
Brasilito, Guanacaste
Beach · 20 tips and reviews

Gabriela F.Gabriela Faerron: Visitar restaurante Sea Star antes del puente a mano derecha es excelente !!!!

Tamarindo is one of Swimmies Badge.

61. Tamarindo

Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
Town · 48 tips and reviews
Playa Panamá is one of Swimmies Badge.

62. Playa Panamá

8.4
Bahía Culebra, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Beach · 32 tips and reviews

Varo MoralesVaro Morales: Súper tranquila para venir con niños

JW Marriott Guanacaste Pool is one of Swimmies Badge.

63. JW Marriott Guanacaste Pool

(Piscina del JW Marriott Guanacaste)
Hacienda Pinilla, San José Pinilla, Guanacaste
Hotel Pool · 6 tips and reviews

Adrián G.Adrián García: Happy hour by the pool!! Great thing to do here

Piscina de Condovac La Costa is one of Swimmies Badge.

64. Piscina de Condovac La Costa

400 m norte del Hotel El Velero, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste
Hotel Pool · 7 tips and reviews

Alfonso M.Alfonso Monge: Muy fría la piscina pero la vista q tiene el jacuzzi es insuperable !!!

Playa Mansita is one of Swimmies Badge.

65. Playa Mansita

7.2
San José Pinilla, Guanacaste
Beach · 7 tips and reviews

Armando U.Armando Ureña: Awwww <3 yo kiero una cositaaaaa asiii <3.<3

Playa Danta is one of Swimmies Badge.

66. Playa Danta

9.1
Tempate, Guanacaste
Beach · 21 tips and reviews

Adrian C.Adrian Castrillo: Paddle board rentals!

Tortuguero is one of Swimmies Badge.

67. Tortuguero

Tortuguero, Provincia de Limón
Town · 13 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Campos: Beach closed from 6pm to 6am during the turtles session! Only with certificate guides you can walk on by...

Playa Bonita is one of Swimmies Badge.

68. Playa Bonita

7.4
Plata Bonita, Limón, Provincia de Limón
Beach · 27 tips and reviews
Playa Cieneguita is one of Swimmies Badge.

69. Playa Cieneguita

Limón, Provincia de Limón
Beach · No tips or reviews
Puerto Viejo is one of Swimmies Badge.

70. Puerto Viejo

Provincia de Limón
City · 69 tips and reviews

Shauna H.Shauna Harrison: Very fun beach town on the caribbean side. Beautiful beaches, laid back town, lots of activities. Another top pick of mine.

Cahuita is one of Swimmies Badge.

71. Cahuita

Cahuita, Provincia de Limón
Village · 22 tips and reviews

Andres A.Andres Andvil: one of the beautiful places in Costa Rica.

Playa Punta Uva is one of Swimmies Badge.

72. Playa Punta Uva

9.5
Punta Uva, Provincia de Limón
Beach · 63 tips and reviews

David L.David Lobo: guanacaste is overrated, limón is the shit!

Playa Cocles is one of Swimmies Badge.

73. Playa Cocles

9.2
Cocles, Provincia de Limón
Beach · 27 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer Landry: Tex G is a racist douche. Its the only surf the locals have, so why not make the best of it. Cocles is a sweet, clean, little beach & the people are friendly but beware the rip tides!

Playa Manzanillo is one of Swimmies Badge.

74. Playa Manzanillo

9.4
Manzanillo, Provincia de Limón
Beach · 58 tips and reviews

Alfredo M.Alfredo Mesen: Do not leave Manzanillo before eating at Maxi's, best caribbean food you'll ever have

Playa Negra is one of Swimmies Badge.

75. Playa Negra

8.8
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Provincia de Limón
Beach · 13 tips and reviews
Noa Beach Club is one of Swimmies Badge.

76. Noa Beach Club

7.5
300 m este de la plaza, Cocles, Provincia de Limón
Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Le Caméléon HotelLe Caméléon Hotel: If your are looking a place to enjoy The Beach with a wonderfull Mojito or Cocktail, Beach Club Le Caméléon is the ideal Place

Playa Chiquita is one of Swimmies Badge.

77. Playa Chiquita

8.8
Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo, Provincia de Limón
Beach · 12 tips and reviews

Miguel S.Miguel Solano: Playa sumamente tranquila... Poco turista... Lo que lo hace sentir exclusiva...

Refugio nacional de vida silvestre mixto Jairo Mora Sandoval Gandoca-Manzanillo is one of Swimmies Badge.

78. Refugio nacional de vida silvestre mixto Jairo Mora Sandoval Gandoca-Manzanillo

9.3
Manzanillo, Provincia de Limón
Nature Preserve · 11 tips and reviews

79. Playa Carmen

9.2
Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
Beach · 16 tips and reviews
Caldera is one of Swimmies Badge.

80. Caldera

Caldera, Puntarenas
Neighborhood · 25 tips and reviews

Carlos Z.Carlos Zamora: Nice beach for a 1/2 day visit. You can also come to fish here.

Puntarenas is one of Swimmies Badge.

81. Puntarenas

Puntarenas
City · 73 tips and reviews

David M.David Martinez: Playa porteña.... no la gran cosa.. a mi ya me cansa.. eso sucede cuando uno vive en la playa ...

Jacó is one of Swimmies Badge.

82. Jacó

Jacó, Puntarenas
Town · 55 tips and reviews

Andrés T.Andrés Télles: Sol y Arena

Playa Grande is one of Swimmies Badge.

83. Playa Grande

9.1
Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Beach · 28 tips and reviews

Sylvain L.Sylvain Loubradou: El cruce en bote desde playa tamarindo cuesta 500 colones por pax ida

Punta Leona is one of Swimmies Badge.

84. Punta Leona

5 km norte de playa Herradura, Tárcoles, Puntarenas
Housing Development · 52 tips and reviews

Diego V.Diego Valerin Baudrit: La playa es de arena blanca, familiar y muy seguro y a tan solo 1 hora de San Jose.

85. Flamingo Beach Resort

200 m oeste de la rotonda de la marina, Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste
Resort · 32 tips and reviews

Andres M.Andres Melendez: Great place, excellent service!! One of the best resorts I've ever been in Costa Rica.