Playa Guacamaya

Before you go

Tickets

Better to book ahead

Checked

2026-10

Tip

Look for a full-day 'beach BBQ' boat tour that includes the Guacamaya stop.

Be careful

Rip currents are common on Costa Rican beaches and most have no lifeguard: swim only where locals do, never alone, and stay away from river mouths.

Getting there

Usually reached by boat on tours from the Papagayo coast.

Places nearby

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Soda MarcellSodas & Local FoodNo-frills Potrero soda for local-style casados and fish plates, with milkshakes; it closes early afternoon.
• 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.