Playa Flamingo, located in the Northwestern Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica, was one of the first beaches to receive international attention, known for its beautiful, pristine beaches, and clear blue waters. With an average temperature of 80 to 82 ° (28 °C) from December to April, the best time to visit, it’s no wonder this beach has been an ideal vacation and retirement destination for years. Home to Costa Rica’s largest planned Marina, world famous sport fishing, and unrivaled natural beauty, Playa Flamingo is truly one of the world’s tropical paradises.
Guanacaste is one of the drier regions of Costa Rica, making it a perfect place to spend a few weeks or months out of every year. The sun shines almost year round, and the water conditions remain the same the majority of the year, warm and calm. Protected by the Bay of Portrero, Playa Flamingo is a one-mile, crescent shaped beach, bordered by Playa Portrero to the North, and Playa Brasilito to the South. You now have all the necessary amenities available, like grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, and medical services. Also nearby, just about a 45 minute drive is the city of Liberia, home to the Daniel Oduber International Airport. Thanks to this airport, getting to Playa Flamingo beach is easy, with international flights arriving in Liberia daily. From there, you can rent a car, or take a private shuttle. Playa Flamingo is also close to Tamarindo, another major beach destination in Costa Rica. Tamarindo, only 15 miles (25 kilometers) away, has a thriving nightlife, a laid back surfers’ vibe, and a domestic airport, where you can fly back and forth from San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital.
You’ll have many nice houses, villas, and condos to choose from if renting a place for a few weeks or months in Playa Flamingo. Some of Costa Rica’s nicest accommodations are in this region of the country. Not only are there lavish houses, condos, and villas to pick from, but you’ll also find resorts and spas in the area, providing world-class accommodations and services. In Playa Flamingo you can enjoy massages, beauty treatments, play tennis, golf, or enjoy fine restaurants. What better way to spend your time in Costa Rica than by enjoying some pampering, set against the backdrop of Playa Flamingo’s natural wonder and beauty?
Playa Flamingo is close by to several national parks and reserves. Santa Rosa National Park, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, and Marino Las Baulas National Park are all less than 65 miles (100 kilometers) away, making it a great launching point for exploring, by boat or kayak the regions many mangroves and estuaries, home to some of Costa Rica’s many plants, birds, reptiles, and mammals. Marino Las Baulas National Park is a nesting home to the Leatherback Sea Turtles, and you can sight these magnificent creatures, as they return year after year, from November to February, to lay their eggs in the sand. Night tours to see either the laying or the hatching of the eggs are available, and an unforgettable experience to incorporate into your time spent in Costa Rica. In addition to exploring the wildlife that lives in the national parks, you can experience the regions’ marine life by participating in tours and packages offered at the local Marina. Take a deep-sea fishing trip, or go scuba diving in the waters just off Playa Flamingo. Whatever water activity you’re looking for, Playa Flamingo and the surrounding beaches are sure to have it.
If you’ve yet to visit, the time is now. Find out why this region of Costa Rica has been drawing visitors from all over the world for years now. Let yourself enjoy a little piece of paradise by visiting Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica, today. Please contact us if you’re looking for a vacation rental of a house, villa or condo in the Playa Flamingo area.