1. Potrero Grande [Up]

• 270 kms. north of SJ; no road access
• no facilities
• camping available
• access by boat from Playas del Coco

2. Naranjo Beach (Witch’s Rock) [Up]

• ideal for surfers; location: Santa Rosa Natl. Park
• 4WD, no facilities, camping avail.
• mosquito net needed

3. El Coco Beach [Up]

• tourist beach, gray sand
• night life, variety of accommodations
• several restaurants

4. Flamingo [Up]

• small marina, aquatic sports
• luxury class accommodations
• residences for sale
• real estate offices

5. Conchal [Up]

• white sand beach
• high class hotel w/ golf course

6. Brasilito – Potrero [Up]

• accommod. options, restaurants
• gasoline station

7. Playa Grande [Up]

• beach break for surfing
• "Baula Turtle" Natl. Park
• nesting ground for leatherback turtles

8. Tamarindo Beach [Up]

• "base camp" for traveling to other beaches
• lodging and restaurants
• supermarket, bank, e-mail

9. Langosta [Up]

• right and left point break
• 1 km south of Tamarindo

10. Avellanas [Up]

• ideal for surfers
• beach, estuary and reef breaks
• gravel road

11. Nosara [Up]

• white sand beach
• Ostional Natl.Wildlife Refugee
• ideal for snorkeling

12. Samara [Up]

• accommod. and rest. avaliable
• night life, camping

13. Carrilo [Up]

• known for great sunsets
• great views of beach and ocean

14. Coyote Beach, Mal País and Cabuya [Up]

• close to Cabo Blanco Biological Reserve
• isolated – peaceful beaches
• beach and reef breaks for surfers
• 4WD is a must

15. Montezuma [Up]

• great waterfalls
• accommod. options, rests., grocery stores
• night life, tours, e-mail

16. Puntarenas [Up]

• important port and city,
• lots of accommodations and restaurants
• sea cruise port

17. Jacó Beach [Up]

• 2 hours from SJ
• good public bus access
• surf town, accommod. and restaurants,
• camping, night life

18. Hermosa Beach [Up]

• famous surf point
• most consistent beach break
• long beach nearby

19. Esterillos [Up]

• long beach, not crowded
• easy access, few accommod.

20. Quepos – Manuel Antonio [Up]

• most visited beach in CR
• national Park w/2 beautiful beaches
• lots of accommod. and rests.
• sportsfishing, diving, rafting tours

21. Dominical Beach [Up]

• Surf beach, gravel road
• Long beach, reef break

22. Drake Bay [Up]

• access only by boat
• town of Sierpe
• close to Corcovado Natl. Park

23. Pavones [Up]

• famous beach for surfers
• one of the longest lefts in the world
• 8 hrs by car, 4WD

24. Tortuguero National Park [Up]

• One-day and Multi-day tours
• seasonal turtle nesting: Jul.-Nov.
• canal boat rides

25. Bonita Beach [Up]

• closest beach to downtown Limón
• coral reefs, good for surf

26. Cahuita [Up]

• National Park, coral reefs
• white sand beach
• variety of food and accommodations

27. Puerto Viejo [Up]

• Jamaican style living, plenty of surf
• known for biggest and most powerful wave in C.R.: "Salsa Brava"
• plenty of food and accommodations
• affordable prices

28. Punta Uva - Manzanillo [Up]

• white  sand beaches, dolphin tours
• Gandoca-Manzanillo Reserve
• diving, sea kayaking, trekking