Playa Grande
Beach · Guanacaste
A beach in Guanacaste. Details are limited, so treat it as a place to explore and check access locally.
- Location
- 10.506009, -85.797907 — Google Maps
Tip
Little is published about this spot: go early and ask locals about access and conditions.
Be careful
Watch for rip currents and check tides; many beaches have no lifeguards.
Places nearby
- Pura Vida Ride (Las Catalinas)Surf, Boats & DivingOutdoor shop in car-free Las Catalinas that rents mountain bikes, kayaks and paddleboards and guides rides on the town's trail network, with a coffee stand on Playa Danta.
- Casa Chameleon at Las CatalinasStaysAdults-only boutique resort on a hillside above the bay at Las Catalinas.
- Diamante Eco Adventure ParkTours & Adventure · takes 4 h–8 h · from $15An all-in-one adventure park on a private bay near Playa del Coco: an almost mile-long dual Superman zipline with Pacific views, a free-fall jump, ATVs, and a sanctuary with sloths, big cats, toucans and butterflies, plus lunch and a beach with kayaks and paddleboards.
- Soda MarcellSodas & Local FoodNo-frills Potrero soda for local-style casados and fish plates, with milkshakes; it closes early afternoon.
- Costa Rica Amazing TripsTours & AdventureLicensed local tour desk covering the Papagayo coast, with combos to Rincón de la Vieja, rafting, diving at Playas del Coco and sailing.
- The Shack Restaurant & BarFood & CoffeeLong-running open-air locals' hangout on the main road in Surfside, Potrero: lots of TVs, local craft beer and live music.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/4251327315 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4251327315