Coco Water Taxi

When you're staying at our 1-bedroom condo in Playas del Coco, you have to check out all the area beaches!! Such a variety of sands ranging from white, to cocoa brown and volcanic black with gold flecks, the beaches of Playas del Coco are amazing. So how to get around? By Coco Water Taxi, of course!

These guys are great and if the flag is up at the beach, they're operating! Couldn't be any easier than that. Besides beach hopping, Coco Water Taxi also offers 45-minute sunset tours for just 25 bucks.

For more information or to make your reservation, visit Coco Water Taxi.

And for even more beachiness, be sure to check out RentOurCostaRicaCondo's Best Beaches in Costa Rica: Nicoya Peninsula!

Pura vida,

Ed & Connie

   

Liberia Airport Expansion

Liberia Airport Expansion: As the gateway to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is the perfect jumping-off point for your Costa Rican vacation. 

Having just built a new terminal in 2012, Liberia Airport is already slated for another $10-million expansion, due to increased passenger traffic, and is set to be completed in 2017. 

The Liberia Airport expansion will increase the size of both the baggage claim and waiting areas, plus there will be more space for offices and stores. On the commercial side of things, Liberia Airport in Guanacaste will be starting a cargo terminal, which will greatly benefit importers and exporters in the region.


For a complete list of airlines flying into Liberia Airport, visit How to Get Here.

   

Pura vida!

Ed & Connie

Costa Rican Hideaway: Nosara

A surfer rides a wave at Playa Guiones. CreditToh Gouttenoire for The New York Times

If you'd like to know more about Nosara, the popular surfing town on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, here's a link to a great article by the New York Times, entitled: A BuzzFeed Founder's Costa Rican Hideaway.

Here are our favorite take-aways from this informative journalism piece:

"No new development is allowed in beachside conservation areas within about 200 yards of the ocean. There are no high-rise buildings, no fast-food restaurants, very few beach bars — there are not even chaise longues on the beach. It is, in effect, the anti-resort resort."

"Reaching Nosara remains a bit of a chore — it requires a bumpy two-hour trip across mostly dirt roads from the closest major airport, in Liberia. And do not rely on Google Maps — it will tell you to take a hazardous mountain-pass road. But in a way, that is just how everyone wants it to stay. Make it any easier, and Nosara, as it is today, will disappear."

And be sure to check out:

• Nosara: One of the World's Best Surfing Towns
• Inside Costa Rica: Terracross Adventure Driving in Nosara
• Playa Nosara: One of the Best Places to Go, says CNN
• Sea Turtle Watching in Costa Rica
• Backpacking in Costa Rica

Pura Vida!

Ed & Connie

     

Check out the 2014 FIFA World Cup Game: Costa Rica!!

One of the most beautiful scenic views on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica at La Finisterra! 

Watch the game with sound on our 60 inch Flat Screen! Breakfast & Happy Hour ALL GAME starting at 9am GAME: Friday, June 20, 2014 - 10am WORLD CUP: Costa Rica vs. Italy 50% Off Drinks & Appetizers

Matt Damon & Terrance Howard in Costa Rica!

Costa Rica is loved by everyone including celebs like Matt Damon and Terrance Howard who arrived just days ago on July 15, 2013, at 3:59 p.m. - how exciting!!

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Damon is a surfer so maybe you'll catch him riding the waves on the Nicoya Peninsula, home to some of the world's best surfing!  Be sure to read our post: Best North Pacific Coast Surfing Costa Rica for more information.

And remember, our brand new ocean view condo 

in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, 

is available for as low as USD $25 per night 

during Low Season (see Rates & Reservations) 

now until October 31st!

Pura Vida!

Ed & Connie

Golf & Surf for Charity in Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Only one hour from our brand new ocean view condo in Playas del Coco, trendy Tamarindo offers epic surfing, beaches, golfing, restaurants and shopping.  

And this weekend, March 15 to 18, you can take part in the 14th Annual Robert August Surf n' Turf 2013 charity tournament to benefit local Costa Rican children through Asociacion CEPIA (Culture, Education and Psychology for Infants & Adolescents).

This golf & surf tournament to be held at Witch's Rock Surf Camp promises fun for the four-man teams while incorporating a barbecue lunch, fashion show, silent auction, take home swag bags, sailing tour and a DJ after party.

The entrance fee for the 14th Annual Robert August Surf n' Turf 2013 tournament is $200 per person or $150 for golf only.  For more information, visit Witches Rock Surf Camp and be sure to check out:

• Best North Pacific Coast Surfing in Costa Rica
• Riding the Waves: Surfing in Costa Rica
• Best Beaches in Costa Rica

Pura Vida!

Ed & Connie

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Witches Rock Surf Camp

The Secret Labyrinth of Santa Rosa

If you decide to make the one-hour trip from our brand new ocean view condo in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, down to trendy Tamarindo, we've got a secret to tell you...

Besides the beautiful beach, abundance of shells and shopping, Tamarindo is also home to the biggest labyrinth in the world!  Who knew?!  Just 20-minutes from Tamarindo, La Senda Labyrinth (also known as the Tamarindo Labyrinth) is located in nearby Santa Rosa.

While you'll travel over a bumpy dirt road to get there, the labyrinth was built by Belgian owner, Griet Depypere, in response to the properties natural energy centers. Meandering along the almost 2-mile (3 km) path, visitors are invited to do nothing at all.  The labyrinth allows for quiet meditation as visitors simply soak up the sun and natural beauty of the area.

La Senda Labyrinth admission is free but donations are always welcome!  For more information, visit La Senda Labyrinth and be sure to read about the Best North Pacific Coast Surfing in Costa Rica.

Pura vida!!

Ed & Connie

Backpacking in Costa Rica

Thinking of backpacking in Costa Rica?  If you pick Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia as your destination, you'll find plenty of places to visit and activities to enjoy in and around the Pacific Coast.

Be sure to carry a lightweight day pack and whatever you do, do not leave your backpack unattended at anytime, anywhere, just to be safe ;)  While most Ticos (locals) are genuinely friendly, others view tourists as easy targets and the black market is alive and well in Costa Rica :(

If you're heading out to catch some waves near Nosara, one of Costa Rica's best surfing towns, be sure to bring along a decent micro fibre towel and a waterproof pouch to keep your valuables (including your passport, hotel key, cash etc.) with you at all times. (Both are available online from Outwood Sports.)  And don't forget to keep a copy of your passport - including a copy showing the entry stamp - in a safe place.

There are many youth hostels located near Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo and more.  Our condo in Playas del Coco is a great starting point or home base for exploring the Guanacaste region where you'll find scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, parasailing, mountain biking, fishing and monkeys!!

Cheers!

Ed & Connie

Photos Courtesy of Christian Mata Bonilla:
Arenal Volcano
White-Faced Monkey

Nosara: One of the World's Best Surfing Towns

While the locals have always known it, some of the Best North Pacific Coast Surfing in Costa Rica takes place in Nosara, approximately 2 hours south of our condo in Playas del Coco.

But, of course, instead of driving or taking a tourismo bus to Nosara, you can also fly with Nature Air from our airport here in Liberia to Nosara.  Check it out - a quick flight means you'll have more wave time!

With consistent high swells year round, Nosara offers a combination of friendly Costa Rican ticos (locals), laid back atmosphere, relatively cheap eats and has been named by National Geographic to be one of the World's Best Surfing Towns!

Ed & Connie

Best North Pacific Coast Surfing in Costa Rica

Hands down, the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica offers some of the best surfing in Latin America.  From beginners to experienced boarders, there are truly waves for everyone...

• Playa Naranjo (Witch's Rock) - in Santa Rosa National Park, the strongest waves and best surfing happen during December to March
• Potrero Grande (Ollies Point) - depart from Playas del Coco to enjoy these hollow and fast waves
• Playa Tamarindo - an hour south of Playas del Coco, Tamarindo offers two main points for surfing - B-El Estero and Pico Pequeno
• Playa Grande - long boards, short boards, beginner or not, Playa Grande offers that perfect wave for everyone
• Playa Langosta - near Tamarindo, Langosta offers waves created at the mouth of a small river
• Playa Avellanas - just south of Tamarindo, you'll find very hollow waves with a great beach break
• Playa Negra - with some of the fastest waves in Costa Rica, Playa Negra is a true surfer's paradise
• Playa Nosara - on the Nicoya Peninsula, Nosara offers consistent swells with a beach break
• Santa Teresa & Mal Pais - beach breaks, point breaks, surfing competitions, and sometimes pro-surfer Kelly Slater can be found here

For more information, check out Riding the Waves: Surfing in Costa Rica.

Flickr.com Photo Credit:

Nice Ride by JarleNaustvik

Check us out on Tripadvisor & FLIPKEY!

This is a quick preview of our listing on Tripadvisor & FLIPKEY - if you check our Availability Calendar, you'll see that we are booked solid from mid-December until the end of March!


Thanks to all our guests for making it a great 2012 already!  We invite you to come and visit our Pacific Coast condo in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, just minutes from Liberia Airport to enjoy all the amazing things Costa Rica has to offer. 


Cheers from Costa Rica,
Connie & Ed
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Liberia Airport, Costa Rica

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As the gateway to Costa Rica's Pacific coast, Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport of Liberia is a central starting point for a great vacation in Costa Rica. This modern and newly expanded facility welcomes a growing list of airlines each year due to the popularity of this most beautiful and diverse area.

Landing in Liberia means you can be at your beach destination in about 20 minutes - Playas del Coco is the nearest beach town where locals and visitors alike enjoy a laid back atmosphere but with all the amenities at hand. RentOurCostaRicaCondo in Playas del Coco for as little as $57 per night - brand new with ocean views!

While it's not something any traveler wants to think about, having access to a nearby medical facility is an important, but usually neglected, part of any trip abroad. Liberia has a brand new state-of-the-art international hospital, CIMA Guanacaste, to serve the needs of the Pacific Coast as well as for medical tourism.

Liberia Airport transportation to Playas del Coco can easily be arranged upon arrival - passengers can simply catch the city bus into Playas del Coco or take a private airport shuttle van. Liberia Airport is 136 miles away from San Jose (approximately 3-1/2 to 4 hours driving time).

Pura vida!
Ed & Connie

  

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Costa Rica for $43 a Night!

Does that sound crazy?  Well, it's true - you can rent our Costa Rica condo in Playas del Coco for only $43 a night!


We offer a perfect beach town location on the northern Pacific Coast in the province of Guanacaste.  Our brand new private and spacious 1 bedroom condo sleeps 4.

Check out these amenities!

• ocean views of Isla Tortuga
• 633 square feet of air conditioned living space, 160 sq ft balcony plus a 252 sq ft rooftop terrace
• upstairs bedroom with king size bed and private bath
• ground level living room with futon and private bath
• fully equipped kitchen
• safe for your passports
• BONUS - complimentary high speed internet!

Only $300 for a 7-night stay!  Our condo also offers an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue area laundry facility and 24/7 security.

When you rent our Costa Rica condo, you'll be only 5-minutes away from the fun activities in Playas del Coco where you can enjoy the beach and beachcombing, local shopping, restaurants, beach bars, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and more!

From your home base in Playas del Coco, you'll find nearby excursions for turtle watching, zip-lining, a safari park, Parque Volcan Rincon de le Vieja, canopy tours, hiking, golfing and much more! 

Renting our Costa Rica condo in Playas del Coco offer you a truly affordable way to experience all this amazing country has to offer - by saving a ton of money on accommodations, you'll have more money to spend on fun.

Jot down your dates and check out our availability calendar & email us with any questions, at all!

Cheers from Costa Rica