Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica

Playa Ocotal is a small, attractive beach located only 40 kms from the Liberia International Airport in Guanacaste, on the northern Pacific coast. A third of a mile long, it is the cleanest and quietest beach in the area; home to a vast stretch of tropical dry forest that harbors abundant wildlife including many species of exotic birds.

Landscape: Beaches, Tropical Dry Forest.
Attractions: Luxury beach town; amazing vacation rentals and upscale restaurants.
Activities: Scuba Diving, Shopping, Sport Fishing, Surfing.
Caters to: Couples/Honeymooners, Families, Luxury Guest.

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Accommodations in Ocotal vary between a selection of middle to upper range options. However, 5 minutes,away from Playa Ocotal lies the popular beach town of Playas del Coco where those on a tight budget or looking for some action, may find much more affordable, restaurants, bars, luxury and budget hotels, discos, casinos, and plenty of nightlife fun. A little farther than Coco Beach is Conchal beach where visitors can obtain a day pass for use of the Playa Conchal resort grounds and access to its world-class golf course.

Fun fact:
You can rent snorkel equipment, kayaks, and canoes at Ocotal by the entrance of the beach near Father Rooster.There’s also a rope swing on the right side that is a fun little extra. It’s in the trees so unfortunately you can’t jump into the ocean which would be soo cool but it’s still a really fun attraction for the kids.