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Flamingo Beach, also known as Playa Flamingo, located on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the Guanacaste province. It is one of the most beautiful and popular beach destinations in the country. The beach is known for its pristine white sands. It also features crystal-clear waters and lush tropical surroundings. Here is some information about Flamingo Beach

Is famous for its stunning, crescent-shaped beach with powdery white sand and turquoise waters. The gentle waves and shallow entry into the sea make it an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing.

The calm waters of Flamingo Beach are perfect for various water activities, including swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. You can also go sailing, boating, and even big game fishing, as the area is known for its excellent sportfishing opportunities

Flamingo Beach is easily accessible from the Liberia International Airport, which is about a 45-minute drive away. This accessibility makes it a convenient destination for travelers.

The area around Flamingo Beach is a haven for marine life. You can explore the underwater world by snorkeling or scuba diving. There is a chance to spot colorful fish, rays, sea turtles, and other marine creatures.

The sunsets at Flamingo Beach are renowned for their breathtaking beauty. Watching the sun dip below the horizon while sitting on the beach is a popular evening activity.

Flamingo Beach is home to several upscale resorts and vacation rentals. This makes it an ideal destination for those seeking a luxurious beach vacation.

How to get to Playa Flamingo

Driving

From Guanacaste Airport, it is about a 1 hour drive. You can find the route on Waze/Google maps. If you are not driving during the day, take the route through Huacas. Use Route 21 and Route 155 to make sure you take the fully paved road. If you are driving during the day, you can take Route 911 Monkey Trail which is a bit faster. This route goes through two river crossings. You can avoid the rivers by entering The Congo Trail Property. It is open 06 AM to 7 PM every day.

Shuttle

You can take shared and private shuttles to Flamingo. From Liberia Airport to Flamingo, a private shuttle is around $80-100 USD for 1-6 passengers one way.

Things to do in Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica

Since Flamingo is close to many other beaches/beach towns, you can easily enjoy the activities in the area.

  • 1- Deap sea fishing
  • 2- ATV/UTV SIDE BY SIDE TOUR
  • 3-Sailing catamaran tour
  • 4-Scuba diving
  • 5- Private boat tour
  • 6-Volcano tour as Rincon de la vieja, Rio celeste Hike Tour
  • 7-white water rafting
  • 8- Palo verde bird watching

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Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica Hotels

Since Playa Flamingo is a high end beach town, you will find mostly luxury condos, apartments, hotels and house rentals. If you’re on a budget, stay in Potrero or Brasilito. These areas offer more budget-friendly options.

For hotels, check out MargaritavilleFlamingo Marina Resort, Dunama hotel and Bahia del sol

Playa Flamingo Restaurants

Flamingo has a few very nice restaurants. A popular place is Surf Box with burgers, smoothies, breakfast and sandwiches at the marina.

A good place is A’lo Nico, a small cafeteria like place with local and international food.

Coco Loco is a bar-restaurant on the beach, great spot for happy hour drinks and sunset. Also good seafood.

Angelina’s Restaurant is a good choice for a nice dinner with gourmet Italian and local food.

Gracia Mar Vista is in the Mar Vista community. They have a really nice infinity pool that guests can also use. More of a fancy place, not cheap but you get a gorgeous view of the beach and sunset.

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