Pura Vida… Translated this means the “good life” or “simple life”. It is the Costa Rican way of living. Are you looking to get away from the busy day to day life? Do you need to find a relaxing, slow paced location for a vacation? If so, Playa Flamingo Costa Rica may be the place you are looking for. Playa Flamingo is located in between Brasilito Bay and Potrero Bay in the Guanacaste province next to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. You can reach this location easiest by flying into Liberia International Airport.
Playa Flamingo has two seasons, dry and wet. The dry season runs from mid-November until early May. The wet season runs from mid-May to mid-November. During the dry season you can expect to see sunshine every day with next to no precipitation. During the wet season, most of the day tends to remain sunny with very strong rain happening most evenings and sometimes early mornings as well. The weather is consistently in the 80’s and 90’s (Fahrenheit) year round. Anytime of the year is a great time to visit this area.
If you are looking for a place to visit that has beautiful beaches to visit you will love it here. There are many beaches to pick from. If you are looking to go surfing and watch some big waves, then Tamarindo is a hot spot. You will find some beaches that are busier than others. Some beaches during the weekdays you will find you might be the only person walking the beach. A real gem of a beach in this area is Playa Conchal. This beach consists of crush-shelled sand. You can easily spend an entire day on this beach. Snorkeling and other water sports are available along with fresh fruity drinks and fresh seafood cooked to order on the beach.
Beyond the beach there are many other activities that you can do closeby. You can rent ATV’s and tour the beach and mountain area. There are many boat tours that range from sunset to dolphin watching. Scuba diving and snorkeling is also very popular in these areas.
If you are into fishing, spend the day out on a boat sport fishing. Mahi mahi, tuna, and snapper are common catches up in the northern Pacific region of Costa Rica. Spending the day way out in the ocean is also a great opportunity to spot humpback whales, pilot whales, dolphins, rays, and sea turtles.
You will find some fantastic restaurants in the area to eat at. If you like seafood, you will have the opportunity to eat some of the fresh fish they have caught in the area. One of our favorites is Coco Loco. This restaurant is located on the beach in Playa Flamingo. It’s a great spot to watch the sunset, enjoy fruity drinks and taste some fabulous food. If you’re traveling with a family the kids can play in the sand and swim after or before dinner.
The people in Playa Flamingo are very friendly with many speaking English which can make the travel experience much easier. This is a destination that you won’t regret and that you will want to keep coming back to time and again. As they say, Pura Vida.