Costa Rica Attractions

With so many things to see and do in Costa Rica, where does one start??! Playas del Coco offers quaint streets filled with restaurants suited to a variety of tastes and budgets, as well as shopping, an array of nightlife, and of course, beautiful Coco beach itself.

Be sure to check out our list of Annual Events in Guanacaste!

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Locally you'll find eco-friendly fun activities like:

• ATV Tours
• Beachcombing (see below)
• Canoeing
• Deep Sea Fishing for species like tuna, wahoo, and marlin
• Horseback Riding
• Jet Ski tours
• Monkey watching right in downtown Coco
• Mountain Biking
• Parasailing
• Playas del Coco (beach)
• Scuba Diving
• Sea Kayaking
• Snorkeling
• Sunset Sailing

Within an hour’s drive or ride by tourismo bus, you’ll find:

• Africa Mia Safari Park
• Bird Watching & Wildlife Viewing
• Congo Trail Canopy Tour
• Eco-Tours 
• Gourmet Coffee Tour 
• Guanacaste National Park
• Golfing (20 minutes from Coco)
• Hiking 
• Horseback Riding 
• Parque Volcan Rincon de la Vieja
• Llanos de Cortes Waterfalls
• Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve
• Shopping in Tamarindo
• Surfing
• Turtle Watching at Las Baulas National Park
• White Water Rafting  
• Witches Rock Canopy Tour
• Zip-lining at Monkey Park

Wondering where you can see sea turtles, humpback whales, scarlet macaws, along with coatimundi and the elusive blue morpho butterfly?
Read: Wildlife Viewing in Costa Rica!

Available excursion trips ranging from one day or more by turismo bus include:

• Barra Honda National Park
• Chocolate Tour at Tirimbina Biological Reserve
• Colorado River White Water Rafting
• Corobici River Floating Tour
• Manuel Antonio National Park
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Palo Verde National Park
• Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal
• Rincon de la Vieja
• Santa Rosa National Park

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The location of Playas del Coco is unique in that it offers a cocoa colored sand beach while within ten minutes on either side of Coco, you’ll find the white sands of Playa Ocotal or the black sands (with gold flecks!) of Playa Hermosa or Playa Panama.  
Read: Beaching it in Playas del Coco and Best Beaches in Costa Rica - Nicoya Peninsula.

Besides Playas del Coco and its immediate surroundings, Costa Rica attractions not-to-be-missed include:

• Arenal Volcano
• Butterfly Conservatory (El Castillo)
• Cahuita National Park
• Corcovado National Park
• La Fortuna: Proyecto Asis and La Fortuna Waterfall
• Parque Nacional Volcan Poás 
• Playa Manuel Antonio (the actual beach)
• Rio Celeste
• Teatro Nacional 
• Tortuguero National Park

For current Costa Rica weather in Playas del Coco, view the weather widget on our homepage sidebar.  Read more: Costa Rica Weather. 

And remember, you can Rent Our Costa Rica Condo for as low as USD $25 per night in the Green season (April through October)!!

Are your dates available? Take a look!

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Best Beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Once you've settled in to our 1-bedroom, ocean-view condo in Playas del Coco, you'll have access to some of the best beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica! Besides the cocoa-colored sands of beautiful Playas del Coco, you'll be near 3 other unique beaches worth visiting. Let's take a look!

Playa Hermosa:
An 8 km drive north, Playa Hermosa is famous for it's black sand that sparkles with a touch of gold, which is rumored to provide healing properties. The calm waters of Playa Hermosa are popular for swimming, as well as scuba diving and snorkeling.

Playa Tamarindo:
About 1.5 hours south, this picturesque, white sand beach is seemingly endless! It's a perfect beach for walking, people watching and beachcombing. Activities available on Playa Tamarindo include surfing, sunset cruises and ATV tours. 

Playa Conchal:
About an hour south, you'll find Playa Conchal and the mega resorts of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast. It's perfect for surfers looking to ride the big waves. Plus the abundance of waves means a huge selection of beachcombing shells! Even though Playa Conchal is popular with surfers, it's also a great beach for swimming, snorkeling and deep sea fishing excursions.

For more information on the beaches of Guanacaste, read:
The Beaches of Playas del Coco, Costa Rica!

And remember, you can save big on our condo in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, during Green Season (April to October), with rates as low as USD $25 per night!!

Pura vida!
Ed & Connie
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VIDEO: Scuba Diving Playas del Coco

When you're visiting quaint Playas del Coco, you'll be able to enjoy tons of things to do such as horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. But if that's all you do, you're missing half of what Costa Rica has to offer!

The spectacular Pacific Ocean provides opportunities to enjoy activities including sailing, kayaking and surfing, but the real treasure is found below the surface. Take a look this amazing video by YouTuber, Alberto Bortoni: Scuba Diving Playas del Coco.

Wow. Just WOW. There's really nothing else to say except here's our personal pick for the Best Dive Shop in Coco: Deep Blue Diving Adventures, owned by Oliver Bloemeke and his wife, Franziska. And be sure to read: Riding the Waves: Surfing in Costa Rica!

Remember, you can Rent Our Costa Rica Condo for as low as USD $25 per night in the Green season (April through October)!!

Pura vida,

Ed & Connie

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Rosewood Papagayo Luxury Resort

Even though we want you to stay at our quiet condo in Playas del Coco with a swimming pool just 7 steps from our door, we also wanted to let you know there's a new luxury resort set to open up in 2019, that's about a half-hour away.

If you're into that kinda thing, Rosewood Papagayo will offer 180-rooms/residences along with a spa, 7 2-storey tree houses and a restaurant. Our condo offers 3 levels including a tiled rooftop terrace and a kitchen featuring Costa Rican wood cabinets and granite counter tops.

Of course, if you'd like to be with tons of people getting in your business and paying big bucks overall, that's up to you. But, if you'd like to experience the real everyday-style Costa Rica, and not the costly resort experience you could get almost anywhere in the world, check us out! Just think of all the money you'll be able to save so you can take a jungle excursion, a volcano trip or go scuba diving. 

For more information, visit the luxe Rosewood Papagayo or check out our more-than-reasonably priced Playas del Coco condo.

🌴 Pura vida,
Ed & Connie 🌴

   

Best Dive Shop in Coco!

Congratulations to Oliver, Franziska & their 

Deep Blue Diving Adventures team 

on being recently awarded a 

Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor!!

When I asked owner Oliver Bloemeke why someone should choose Deep Blue Diving Adventures over any other dive shop in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, Oliver said - "because we have the best pineapple in town."  And he's right.

With an unprecedented commitment to providing the utmost in customer service - and proven by this most recent Certificate of Excellence award - Deep Blue Diving Adventures offers an overall experience second to none that keeps divers coming back time after time.  Not to mention an average water temp of 77°and abundant underwater wildlife!

Tripadvisor reviewers say Deep Blue Diving Adventures is the best dive shop in Coco - why?  Because Deep Blue Diving Adventure's dedicated multi-lingual staff (English, French, German & Spanish!) will ensure you won't have to lift a finger - no lugging your gear or carrying tanks with these guys.  Impressively enough, they'll even wash and hang your equipment once you're done. Take a look at the reviews:

As a certified PADI dive shop, Deep Blue Diving Adventures can set you up if you're new to scuba diving or help you complete your Open Water Certification dives.  They're friendly, knowledgable, and ready to make the most of your Costa Rica diving experience.

Locate Deep Blue Diving Adventures in Playas del Coco on Google Maps or check out their video series on YouTube where you'll see whale sharks, sail fish and stingrays. 

And be sure to check out: Riding the Waves - Surfing in Costa Rica!

Pura Vida,
Ed & Connie

Don't forget, our Low Season Summer Special is 

available from April 1 - October 31, 2015!!

If you haven't already checked out our Rates & Reservations, you may be surprised to know that you can stay at our one-bedroom ocean view condo in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, for as low as $25 per night!!

During this time we offer our popular Low Season Summer savings special: 

Pay for 5, Get 2 Nights FREE!

You can easily check our condo's availability by using the 'Check Availability' icon or by sending us an email - we'd love to hear from you!

2015 Low Season (April to October)

• $60 per night, 3-night minimum stay
• $300 per week - Pay for 5, get 2 nights FREE!!
• $750 per month
• $625 long-term rental (3 months and longer) plus utilities