Playa del Coco

Playa del Coco, Costa Rica

Playas del Coco, a soft sand beach nestled in the midst of two rocky headlands. Located 35 kilometers west of Liberia, this active beach village is easily accessible. Playas del Coco has been a retreat destination for many years and it draws global travelers.

Part of the draw of Playas del Coco is the extraordinary scuba diving, with turtles, various species of sharks, rays and angelfish among the diverse marine life that inhabits the local waters. In addition to being a scuba destination, Playas del Coco also offers some of the best sport fishing. Yellow fin tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, rooster fish and Pacific sailfish are bountiful.

There are a wide variety of activities available in Playas del Coco; most of the action in town is centered on the sea. Local shops offer boating excursions out to the small islands off the coast for surfing, sport fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Horseback riding, golf, tennis, kayaking, and hiking, zip lines are also popular. Many National Parks are in the vicinity as well as an active volcano.

Guanacaste is the most arid region of Costa Rica. It receives only about 6 feet of rain a year and has a prolonged dry season that begins around December and continues into late April or May. Moderate amounts of rain fall in the region from May through August, with most mornings dawning clear and bright and rain in the afternoon. Heavy rains often occur in September and October. However, little if any rain falls for the five month period from December through April, and most days are warm and sunny.

With its year-round drier "summer" weather, Guanacaste is the perfect location for spending a Costa Rica active vacation.