TOP COSTA RICA BEACHES
From hundreds beaches on two oceans, wonder which are the top Costa Rica Beaches for ecological quality?
After all, don't you want to take your Costa Rica vacation at the very best playa?
Fortunately, Costa Rica, designated one of the top five countries in the world for environmental performance, rates its best (popular) beaches (called Blue Flag beaches) for environmental quality each year.
I call them the Best of the Best.
You decide on your trip to Costa Rica.
As you travel Costa Rica on your Costa Rica vacation, drop me a line and tell me which of the top Costa Rica beaches you like best.
The Best Quality Beaches on the Gold Coast (Guanacaste)
Playa Bahia Junquillal
Playa Monte de Barco
Playa Panama
Playa Buena
Playa Hermosa
Playa Guacamaya
Playa Zapotal
Playa Pan de Azucar
Playa Flamingo Blanca
Playa Conchal
Playa Ventanas
Playa Grande (Baulus)
Playa Punta el Madero
Playa Langosta
Playa Bonita
Playa Mansita
Playa Avellanas
Playa Juquillal
Playa Ostional
Playa Guiones de Nosara
Playa Camaronal
Punta Islita
Santa Teresa
UPDATE 8 Beaches added to Blue Flag (2011)
Samara Sur
Hermosa de Jaco
Curú
Quesera
Arenilla
Manzanillo
Ocotal
Pelada
UPDATE: The following 4 beaches lost Blue Flag (2011)
Hermosa de Carrillo
Coco Norte
Punta Uvita
Piñuela
The Best Ecological Beaches on the Central Coast (Puntarenas)
Playa El Camen
Playa Mal Pais
Playa Quitzalez
Playa Pochote
Isla Tortuga
Central Puntarenas
Playa Roble (Puntarenas)
Playa Limoncito (Punta Leona)
Playa Mantas (Punta Leona)
Playa Bejuco
Playa Tulemar
Playa Dulce Vida
Playa Espadilla Sur
Playa Manuel Antonio
Playa Gemalas
Playa Puerto Escondito
Playa El Rey
Playa Matapalo
Playa Baru
Playa La Colonia
Playa Ballena
The Best Costa Rica Caribbean Beaches
The largest coral reef in Costa Rica is on the Caribbean.
There are even two shipwrecks to explore.
In crystal clear water.
Isn't this what Costa Rica vacations are all about?
Costa Rica Beach Hotel, La Perla Negra
Here are the most pristine playas on the Caribbean.
Playa Blanca (Cahuita)
Playa Puerto Vargas
Playa Cocles
Playa Chiquita
Playa Punta Uva
Playa Mile Creek
Playa Gandoca (Columbus landed nearby in 1503!)
What are Your Favorite Costa Rica Beaches?
There are hundreds of beaches in Costa Rica on two coasts.
What are your favorites?
Why?
What'd you do? Any recommendations (good or bad)?
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