Best Beaches in Tamarindo

Looking for an unique beach? Try Conchal Beach with its cover of white shells instead of sand. It’s quite a tourist destination and can be especially crowded on the weekends. With the luxurious Westin Resort situated directly on the beach, you can step from your room onto the sea shell beach and then into the war, azure water of the Pacific. Take note, however, that the waves are not calm in this area, so children and non-swimmers should beware. If you are especially looking for shells, walk to the northern end of the beach, but don’t take the shells away from the beach.

After you have seen enough shell, venture to the part of the beach named Puerto Viejo and enter into the small estuary, Reserva Conchal. You might also enjoy snorkeling on the north end, jet skiing, horseback riding, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing. For the most spectacular views of Conchal Beach and the surrounding area, take a sailing tour. However, Conchal Beach has obligatory surf schools with lessons from beginners to the more advanced. Conchal Beach will certainly leave you with many special memories to take home.

Although there aren’t any actual flamingos here, what you’ll see at Flamingo Beach, located on Guanacaste’s Gold Coast, is pristine white sand and more water sports offerings than you could possibly imagine. Add to the water sports the fact that Flamingo has world-class golfing at the award-winning Garra de Leon golf course, and you have the perfect vacation spot for many families. Snorkeling, diving, swimming, sunset cruising, and surfing are popular activities, and the sport fishing adventures departing from Flamingo Beach are among the best on the entire Pacific coast. Regarding the popular surfing in Costa Rica, Flamingo’s Potrero Grande surf break is highly ranked and is less crowded than Tamarindo Beach.

Flamingo Beach is the perfect location for a family getaway. On this Costa Rican oasis, you are sure to find unique fish that belong to multiple endangered species. Nearby, you can visit the Las Baulas National Marine Park, which serves as a home to leatherback turtles. Come in the months of October to February, and you will likely see these turtles give birth to their offspring. If you’re up for a more exhilarating adventure, scuba diving is available at the nearby Catalina Islands.

Flamingo Beach is a bit unique in that it incredibly remains relatively undeveloped and has only one resort directly on the beach. All other accommodations are on a hillside overlooking the beach and creating spectacular vistas. End your day with a superb dinner at Angelina’s, a beautiful restaurant located at the nearby Flamingo Resort.