The Best Beaches in Costa Rica

If you’re a woman over 50 looking to experience all kinds of adventures, you should certainly not miss out on the best beaches in Costa Rica. It’s the perfect place for your summer vacation!

From volcanoes, national parks, hot springs, diverse wildlife to beaches, you will never run out of things to do in Costa Rica. Tourists enjoy revisiting this country because there are just too many activities to enjoy. 

Among the attractions and things to do in Costa Rica are the hundreds of beaches you should visit. These beaches are perfect spots to escape from the city and just relax in the sun.

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Best Beaches in Costa Rica 

Do you love hanging out by the beach and hearing the sound of crashing waves as you sit on your beach mat? If you are a woman over 50 traveling for the first time and want to explore the different beaches in the world, you should not miss out on Costa Rica. 

This country’s location is between the shorelines of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean, making it the ideal site to enjoy the summer. The beaches here are popular to beach-goers, surfers, divers, and simply anyone who loves the sand and the waves. 

Let’s look at some of the best and famous beaches in Costa Rica and why you should certainly make them part of your itinerary. 

Playa Conchal 

Playa Conchal is a beautiful turquoise shoreline stretch in Guanacaste that’s perfect for travelers who love snorkeling, swimming, or just sitting by the beach to enjoy the sound of the waves. Enjoy the pinkish hue of the white sands of Flamingo Beach when you stroll north. 

The waves in Playa Conchal are smaller than other beaches in Costa Rica, making it an ideal beach if you just want to take a dip in the water. 

After enjoying the sun and taking in the fresh air in Playa Conchal, book your retreat and relaxation in the Westin Resort and Spa Playa Conchal. This is the perfect place to be when you want to unwind and take jaw-dropping photos that you can look back on.

Costa Ballena, South Pacific 

One of Costa Rica’s unique beaches is Costa Ballena, located in Marino Ballena National Park’s Punta Uvita on the South Pacific Coast. This coastal treasure is famously known as the “Whale’s Tail” because of its whale tail-shaped sandbar. 

Costa Ballena is also where humpback whales migrate from August to October and December to April every year. You can also find sea turtles nesting in the park between May and November. Some of the activities you can do here are whale-watching, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. 

A perfect trip to Costa Ballena starts with whale-watching, snorkeling for the full coral-reef sightseeing experience, sunbathing and relaxing at Playa Hermosa, then retreating at Oxygen Jungle Villas. 

Manuel Antonio

Located within Manuel Antonio National Park is another popular beach in Costa Rica. Enjoy the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean, swinging monkeys, and different luxury hotels where you can stay after a day at the beach. 

Manuel Antonio National Park’s famous beach is only a 30-minute walk from the jungle, where you can enjoy diverse wildlife, including colorful butterflies, sloths, and monkeys. If you want to visit the national park to see the beach, you must pay an entrance fee. The number of visitors is also limited, so plan or arrive earlier to beat the crowd. 

Samara Beach 

Located in Guanacaste on the Northern Pacific Coast, Samara Beach is popular for families. It has a horseshoe-shaped bay, with crowds gathering more frequently during weekends. Some of the activities you can do include kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, and sport fishing. 

If you don’t enjoy doing water activities, you can still enjoy the beauty of Samara beach with its palm trees and light tan-colored sand. When you visit here, you’ll find teens partying, couples strolling the beach during the sunset, and children playing building sandcastles or playing in the calmer waters. 

Playa Punta Uva 

When looking for the perfect beach on the Caribbean Side of Costa Rica with small waves, you should check out Playa Punta Uva. This long and narrow stretch of sand has no resort developments and is surrounded mainly by palm trees. The water is commonly warm, and you can often see sloths hanging by the trees nearby. 

After enjoying the beach, you can take a short walk to Punta Uva Town to check out restaurants and accommodations where you can stay the night. The weather in this part of Costa Rica is often humid and rainy.

Nosara Beach

The Nosara Beach region in the Nicoya Peninsula merges three beautiful beaches: Garza, Guinos, and Pelada Beach. The Nicoya Peninsula is perfect for women over 50 who love the Bohemian and New Age vibe; it’s filled with taco shacks and beachfront bars where you can cap off your nights after enjoying the beach view. 

Playa Montezuma

Another famous beach with bohemian vibes at the tip of Nicoya Peninsula is Playa Montezuma. This place is ideal for backpackers, divers, surfers, and tourists who want to enjoy a day at the beach while admiring exotic wildlife. 

Montezuma Beach is backed by several palm trees, has gray to brown sands and tidal pools. After enjoying the water, you can go directly to the jungle, where there are two waterfalls. You shouldn’t miss out on wildlife preserves: Cabo Blanca and Curu Wildlife. 

Dominical Beach

Dominical Beach is located on the South Pacific Coast; it has become one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica because of its various kinds of accommodations — from budget hostels to luxurious hotels. Moreover, these lodgings are found on mountainsides, where you can also feel the morning breeze.

Aside from surfing, Dominical Beach is also filled with different restaurants where you can enjoy dining while breathing in the beautiful view. Furthermore, it is the only beach in Costa Rica that offers a lifeguard program for the entire year. 

Playa Manzanillo

Playa Manzanillo is a famous white sand beach in the Southern Caribbean. This laid-back beach is ideal for a full coral reef experience, diving, kayaking, and sunbathing while enjoying the white sands. It also has a coastal tropical rainforest where you can hike and admire the wildlife. 

This beach has calmer waves than other Costa Rican beaches, making it ideal for beginner swimmers. It’s generally the perfect place to stay if you want to be secluded from the crowd because of its remote location. 

You can book your accommodation in Tree House Lodge in Punta Uva after a full day at Playa Manzanillo. 

Ostional Beach 

Ostional Beach, Located in Ostional Wildlife Refuge, is famous for its volcanic black-colored sand. You should not miss the olive ridley sea turtles nesting when you visit here, especially if you’ll arrive from July to October. 

The famous arribada or the annual sea turtle nesting happens four to ten times a year. This schedule varies every year, so it’s better to ask a Costa Rican expert when you wish to experience the arribada in Ostional Beach. 

Check out the Costa Rican Beaches

It’s no doubt that Costa Rica has some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world. These beaches are perfect for women over 50 like you who just want to enjoy a relaxing and calm day by the beach. 

If you plan to take a tour of Costa Rica, don’t forget to include the best beaches in Costa Rica as part of it; these attractions will certainly not disappoint!

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