Playa Avellanas
Costa Rica
A surf beach south of Tamarindo, with forest behind the sand. Come for the wave, trees right at the beach.
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Playa Avellanas
Turrialba
Costa Rica
A valley town east of Cartago, for the Pacuare and a quieter cone.
Malpais
Costa Rica
A quiet surf town at the end of the Santa Teresa road. An unhurried beach, where the coast finally slows down.
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
Costa Rica
A river town in the green northern lowlands. The river is the pleasure: forest, water, and an easy morning afloat.
Playa Langosta
Costa Rica
Rocky points and sandy coves just south of Tamarindo. Surf on the rocks, and coves made for a swim.
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Costa Rica
A south Caribbean surf town, with reef close to shore. A lively base for food, surf, and the beaches just south.
Playas del Coco
Costa Rica
A working beach town: fishing fleet, dive boats, and gray sand. The boats give the bay its life.
Playa Conchal
Costa Rica
The beach is crushed shell, and the golf course sits on the hill above it.