Playas del Coco
Beach · Guanacaste
The fishing-and-diving town beach of the Papagayo coast: dark sand, colorful boats moored offshore, islands on the horizon and a boardwalk that fills up at sunset.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 1 h
- Best time
- sunset
- Kids
- 7 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 8 / 10
- Swimming
- 5 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 10.55787, -85.69864 — Google Maps
Tip
Come for sunset on the boardwalk; for clearer water, Ocotal and Hermosa are ten minutes away.
Be careful
Lots of boats launch from the sand — swim away from the boat lanes.
Places nearby
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/104449687 · Wikidata Q6079334 · https://drinkteatravel.com/guide-playa-del-coco-costa-rica/ · https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/playas-del-coco/