Beach & Water Activities in Costa Rica

Discover Manzanillo’s best beaches, sloth tours & jungle hikes. Local tips, day trips & car rental advice for your Caribbean escape.

Discover the best things to do in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: surfing, beaches, yoga, nightlife, day trips & insider tips

Playa Flamingo is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches, famous for its calm bay, luxury resorts and incredible sunsets. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your trip: how to get there from Liberia, the best hotels, top activities (snorkeling, diving, fishing, catamaran tours) and travel tips to make the most of your stay.

Papagayo Bay, on Costa Rica’s northwest coast, is where calm turquoise waters meet luxury resorts and wild nature. Just 30 minutes from Liberia Airport, it’s the perfect base for beach hopping, snorkeling, diving, golf, wellness retreats, or simply watching the sun set into the Pacific.