A preferred beach vacation destination, Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province is home to unforgettable beaches with white, gold and black sand. The province is also a surfer’s paradise. The beaches in guanacaste are diverse, from bustling beach towns with upscale restaurants to exotic deserted beaches where you can get lost in nature and find peace.

The beautiful Playa Flamingo beach is the perfect example. The beach is beaches in guanacaste by a town and has a vibrant feel to it thanks to its sand that sometimes takes on a light pink shade in certain weather conditions. You’ll also enjoy the crystal clear water and gorgeous sunsets. This is a good beach for families as it has picnic benches, children’s playgrounds and bathrooms. It’s also a great place to learn how to surf as it has some consistent waves but is not very large.

Playa Conchal: A Shimmering Gem on Guanacaste’s Coastline

Another family friendly beach is the secluded Playa Hermosa. This beach is a little bit further from the towns of Tamarindo and Playa del Coco but it is still very popular among locals. The beach is very tranquil and offers great snorkeling as it is bordered by a National Park that protects the marine life in its waters.

The gorgeous and peaceful Playa Conchal is a beach that is loved by many because of its white sand. It is very calming and has an all-inclusive resort attached to it that caters to luxury visitors. The beach has a Blue Flag rating, which means it adheres to strict ecological standards for clean sand and water quality.