Catholic church of Playas del Coco
Landmark · Guanacaste
A small, airy parish church a block from the beach, the spiritual center of this fishing-turned-tourist town. Visitors mention the statue of the Virgin and handmade rosaries sold by locals after Sunday mass.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 15 min
- Best time
- Sunday morning
- Kids
- 5 / 10
- View
- 3 / 10
- Crowds
- 3 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 10.5503, -85.6978 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.6 on Google (70)
Before you go
- Parking
- On the street
- Road
- Paved all the way
- Kids
- Good for kids
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Sunday masses run at different times for Spanish and English speakers; check the board at the door.
Be careful
Keep an eye on your belongings in busy town centres, and dress respectfully if you go inside a church.
Getting there
In the center of Playas del Coco, one block from the beachfront park.
Places nearby
- Soda Jardín TropicalSodas & Local FoodSimple soda near the beach in Playas del Coco serving casados, grilled fish and big breakfasts all day; good value and generous portions.
- Soda TeresitaSodas & Local FoodLively family soda on the road into Playas del Coco, with fish casados and kid-friendly fried chicken and fish fingers at soda prices.
- Mar & Tierra Restaurante Doña FlorSodas & Local FoodA friendly local restaurant a couple of blocks off Coco's main road, good for real Costa Rican food at fair prices: gallo pinto for breakfast, casados, fried rice and fresh fish later in the day, plus burgers, sandwiches and tacos.
- Restaurante Mar AzulFood & CoffeeSeafood restaurant and fish market in Playas del Coco where you pick your fish, preparation and sauce from the day's catch brought in by local artisanal fishermen.
- Villa Buena OndaStays · from $110Private micro-resort near Playas del Coco that hosts one group at a time, with eight suites on six secluded acres.
- Roberto's (La Gaviota Tropical)Food & CoffeeBeachside restaurant at La Gaviota Tropical on Playa Hermosa, open from breakfast to late dinner; known for fresh fish and local cocktails.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/425403824 · https://wanderlog.com/place/details/222850/catholic-church-of-playas-del-coco