![]() ![]() Here you’ll have the chance to spot some turtles and even small sharks. The outer sides of the island are better for advanced divers. Photo courtesy of edward lim via Flickr CC The channel between the island and the mainland is a great place for beginners to dive thanks to the sandy bottom and weak currents. Due to strong currents, diving here is not for beginners! Dive at Isla PlataĪnother great place to dive near Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica is Isla Plata, a small island right offshore. You’ll be able to swim through dark caves and towering arches with your dive buddy. One of the coolest things about the Catalina Islands dive site near Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica is that there are lots of incredible rock formations underwater that you can explore. Catalina Islands, Papagayo Peninsula, Costa Rica You’ll see lots of colourful fish and, if you’re lucky, schools of rays. These rocky, uninhabited islands have all kinds of life swimming around them below the surface. Dive the Catalina Islandsĭiving in Costa Rica is not world-class, but a few destinations around the country offer nice dive spots and one of the best places for scuba diving is Catalinas Islands, located just off the coast of Playa Flamingo. If you are looking for other activities aside from the beach itself, here are a few of our suggestions. READ NEXT: Best Beaches in Costa Rica Flamingo Beach, Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica In between catching rays, there are plenty of restaurants and bars right on the beach where you can grab a drink or a bite to eat. The beach is part of a sheltered bay, which is protected from large ocean swells. The sand is extremely soft and waves are generally calm. But the beach itself is long and offers plenty of space for visitors all year ’round. The area has a couple of all-inclusive hotels and lots of apartment/condo rentals making it one of the busier beaches on the Pacific Coast, especially in the dry season. The biggest attraction at Playa Flamingo is the beach itself. Playa Flamingo town itself isn’t all that exciting, offering not much more than a few small shops, a couple of restaurants/bars, and other basic services. ![]() Best Things to do at Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle, come in the shoulder season or in the green season, as Costa Rica weather is generally nice all year round. If you’re coming to Costa Rica to enjoy the beach and the lively atmosphere in town, the dry season might be your best bet. During the rainy season, you might be surprised by a few showers, but you’ll have lower prices and fewer people to share the beach with. Lush green shores of Playa Flamingo in the green season.įor visiting the beach, you may still want to consider coming in the dry season, as it will be the sunniest. One other downside of the dry season is that nothing in the jungles is as lush as it will be during the summer. Tourists are more populous during the dry season, and costs also tend to soar. The dry season in Costa Rica is from December to April, while the green season is from May to November. While there isn’t a ton to do in the area, that’s probably for the best, as you’ll want to spend as much time as possible enjoying the beautiful sand, surf, and sun. Playa Flamingo refers not only the beach itself but also to the small town located beachside. The beach is peaceful and idyllic, with crushed shell beaches and mellow seas. Playa Flamingo is one of the most popular beaches in all of Costa Rica, located in the Guanacaste Province in the northwest corner of the country. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. *This post may contain affiliate links, as a result, we may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) on any bookings/purchases you make through the links in this post. ![]()
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