Beaches

It's no coincidence that Costa Rica means Rich Coast in Spanish. Mother Nature has endowed the country with a virtual treasure trove of beaches, each one of which has its own special charms.

Those coastal jewels range from sheltered coves where a crescent of white sand separates the verdure of the rainforest from the ocean's aquamarine waters, to long beaches washed by frothy surf and lined with lanky coconut palms. Within that variety and natural exuberance are the ingredients needed to fulfill every traveler's tropical fantasy.

Countless stretches of sun-swathed sand await you on Costa Rica's 762 miles of sinuous coastline, spread between the Pacific and Caribbean. Most of those beaches are backed by forests that contain a myriad of rare flora and fauna, while submerged off some lie such marine wonders as intricate coral formations and kaleidoscopes of brightly colored tropical fish. And in addition to their own attractions, many of those beaches can serve as your base for such varied activities as white water river rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, skin diving and other outdoor adventures.

For a world-class family beach vacation, no other destination can compete with Costa Rica beaches for variety, adventure and a unique experience different from any other beach locations in the world. There will always be elements or features that distinguish a place and make it well known to others, in Costa Rica, the picture perfect beaches are what placed our shores on the world map.

This destination, as many know, offers a great number of other attractions for travelers such as incredible tropical forests and incomparable wildlife, but the beautiful Costa Rica north pacific beaches and Caribbean Costa Rica beaches are the ones that take the prize as the most widely known around the globe.

Plan a Costa Rica beach vacation for surfing, fishing, skiing, swimming, sailing, or tanning: whatever your favorite beach activity is, this country's coasts have it all, and the beach equipment leasings as well! And with hundreds of coves, bays and inlets, you'll certainly find the best family beach vacation in Costa Rica.

What makes these beaches so popular around the globe? Two coastlines, rainforest that grows to the edge between land and sea, picturesque views as a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding, overall great location, and excellent accommodations and facilities could explain the mesmerizing allure of Costa Rica.

From resorts and hotels, to a residence or community: Costa Rica beach travel is the perfect solution for the holiday.

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