Playas del Coco
A fishing village in Papagayo Gulf with dive shops, seafood restaurants and lively nightlife, serving as a base for diving and fishing trips.
Playas del Coco is a traditional fishing village on the northern side of Guanacaste that is now a popular base for diving and boat trips. Boats to the Murciélago Islands (Islas Murciélago, where bull sharks are seen) and the Catalina Islands mostly depart from here. The town has a seaside boardwalk, a handicraft market, seafood restaurants and bars. Accommodation is varied and cheaper than in Tamarindo. The beach itself has dark sand, good for a stroll and watching the sunset. It is about 30 minutes from Liberia Airport.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste)
- Papagayo Peninsula & Gulf
- Playa Flamingo
- Playa Conchal
- Catalina Islands Diving
- Las Baulas National Marine Park (Playa Grande)
- Liberia
- Tamarindo Estuary Wildlife Refuge