Costa Rica Beaches

Costa Rica means a 'rich coast' in Spanish. Needless to say, Costa Rica is known for its beaches and marine life. Costa Rica is one of the most ecology-rich countries and even has an entire park dedicated to turtles. Costa Rica has a treasure trove of beaches, inviting tourists for water sports and even fishing, to a lazing sunbath on the beaches.

Costa Rica is also known for its eco-tourism. Most of the beaches in Costa Rica are very close to each other and almost a walkable distance. Therefore, one can travel to a number of beaches in one day. Apart from the big beaches, Costa Rica also have small beaches, which provide the serenity and silence nature can offer.

Some of the famous beaches in Costa Rica are Esterillos, Jaco, Hermosa and Boca Barranca. Some other famous beaches of Costa Rica are Jaco, Manual Antonio Puntarenas, Playa Conchal, Playa Hermosa, Playa Tamarindo, and Playa de Coco.

The Guanacaste coastline of Costa Rica has some of the finest beaches in the country. Most of the important beaches of Costa Rica are to the south of Guanacaste. One such is the Montezuma. Montezuma caters to the economical as well as rich tourists, with it having many smaller hotels too. Montezuma is quite near to the Cabo Blanco National Park. Another beach near the Gulf of Nicoya is the Naranjo beach. This beach is a bit remote as compared to the other beaches of Costa Rica. Other beaches of note for tourists are the Playa Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, the Playa Hermosa and the Playa Manuel Antonio.

Tourism has brought about a boom in the real estate in Costa Rica. Tourism is a all year round business, and having a second home in a beach in Costa Rica is a very good idea. With a little bit of investment, one can have a real estate in another country, which is paying them premium tourism rent every month!

Travel to Costa Rica is simple and is worth it for its abundance of nature and marine life. One can also consider living in Costa Rica by opening up a tourist spot or lodge at a beach. One beach whose real estate value has really sprung up since the past few years is Puntarenas, primarily because of the place's proximity to San Jose, the capital.

Apart from water sports, some beaches also have preserved forests. The Playa Hermosa and the Playa Antonio are two such beaches. The preserved forests are one of the main attractions of Costa Rica. They have an abundant population of exotic animals and marine life.

Travel to Costa Rica is not easy by road. One has to drive through Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua. However, Costa Rica is well connected through air. Costa Rica has direct flights to most major cities in the United States, Canada and several other South American and Latin countries. Travel within Costa Rica is, however, not difficult. There are a number of car rental agencies which will provide one with economical working cars. While some areas can be driven to by normal cars, some require a proper four-wheel-drive vehicle. The most economical way to get around in Costa Rica is the bus. There are also two domestic airlines in Costa Rica which will take one to some of the most remote areas in Costa Rica.

There are many travel planners who offer cheap and economical trips to Costa Rica. However, it is possible to travel and tour Costa Rica on one's own. One should also try to plan out their tour of Costa Rica themselves. Tips about the best places to visit in Costa Rica can be easily found over the internet.