Playa del Coco is fishing village turned into a beach resort, located about 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport. With its crystal blue waters and grayish sand, the waters of Playas del Coco is very inviting especially after spending hours under the heat of the sun. Playas del Coco is the hub of the area, there are four beaches you can play on – from south to north Playa Ocotal, Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa and Playa Panama. All with in 12 miles.
Playa del Coco is one of the newest beaches to be developed in Guanacaste and is a popular destination for people who are looking for laid back days and minimal nightlife. People who liked the laid back atmosphere would find this place suitable to their taste.
Known among tourists primarily as Costa Rica’s number one jump-off for diving excursions. Playas del Coco has booming development. Once completed condo and housing projects currently under construction could dwarf this charming oasis. You can find most any type of vacation rental in this area, ultra luxury 7 bedroom villa or your one bedroom with kitchenette condo. Coco and the area have it all.
Finding an inexpensive place to stay in Playa del Coco is not difficult. There are many hotels and inns with affordable prices all over the place. In fact, Playa del Coco is really one of the places in Costa Rica where you can find many things within your tight budget. Food and beer for one thing are reasonably priced so you don’t have to worry of draining your resources over those. You can party all night and still have cash to spare.
The location of the area is attractive to all vacationers do to the International Airport, one of only two in the country and you can fish world class waters, visit volcanoe’s and hot springs and play golf in just a few minutes from the area.
To the north and Just around the corner is Playa Hermosa
Interesting to note that there are two towns/beaches named Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica. Both are lush and beautiful and have lived up to its name Hermosa which means beautiful in Spanish. How else can you describe a place of cool blue ocean and majestic palm trees?
One is located in Guanacaste which offers an idyllic and relaxed atmosphere for families on vacation and the other lies in the province of Puntarenas where the waves and the surfing action thrive. Either Hermosa is great place to visit or stay when vacationing in Costa Rica.
So, if you are bringing you family for a vacation, take Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste and breath easy. The beach there is safe for kids. This Playa Hermosa is rarely crowded making it a great retreat for those who would like to runaway from busy schedules and heavy traffic. The weather is also ideal with warm temperature throughout the year.
On the other hand, the Playa Hermosa in Puntarenas is known as one of the best surfing havens for professionals all over the world. There are international and local competitions held throughout the year in the area. Located some five kilometers south of the town of Jaco, this place is the haven of those who are adventurous. A word of warning, the beaches of Playa Hermosa in Puntarenas are not as safe for swimming as the beach in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste as the waves and the undertows are much stronger. Waves could reach as high as 13 feet in this area which makes it ideal for professional surfers. Amateurs and beginners, its good advice to take your surf boards somewhere else in the area because the waves here are monstrous! You don’t want to ruin your vacation by getting yourself mauled by huge waves when trying turn learn to surf!
To the south 2 miles is Playa Ocotal where Fishing Enthusiast gather for the catch
Fishing enthusiast who are looking for lots of adventures and some prize catch should go to Ocotal. Located at Ocotal beach in the Northern part of Costa Rica, this place is simply a must for fishing enthusiasts. Its a small village area with many exclusive rental villas that have the finest amenities in all of the North Pacific coast. There is a unique four-star resort that offers a Panoramic view of the Papagayo Gulf and is one of the leading resorts in Costa Rica.
The main attraction of Ocotal, is of course, sports fishing but there is great scuba diving and snorkeling too. Golf is only 20 minutes away and the premier resort Four Seasons is in view from the beach. Charter boats are designed for serious sports fishers. These 32 foot boats with 12 ft beams and a comfortable clear fishing area have twin diesel power engines which are reliable in all types of weather. To make its passengers comfortable while traveling these boats have shade top, flying bridge, outriggers and cabins with heads. They have approximately a 20-knot cruising speed which is quite comfortable for people who would like to relax on board during the 1 hour run to either of the two most important fishing grounds near namely the bat islands or off shore.
Different kinds of fish are abundant around the Ocotal area. The area consists of four towns and beaches, Playa Ocotal, Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa and Playa Panama. All of which can be visited in under 15 minutes. The entire area is only 20 minutes from the International airport, Daniel Odober. The Gulf of Papagayo offers outstanding fishing all year round. To help fishing enthusiast enjoy their fishing trip, Ocotal boats carry light to heavy rods and reels to please the novice or the most experienced fishermen. If you don’t know anything about fishing but are willing to give it a try, you can get good tips from the crew who are willing to help you get started. For those who would like to do more challenging activities like fly fishing, you can also do so on board these Ocotal boats. Just tell the crew you want some action in fly fishing and they could very well find you the right spot.
