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Nov 17, 2017 · Playa Grande. The name is no coincidence. Its great length (more than three km of beach), its ceaseless waves all year round, and the fact that it is a nature reserve for nesting leatherback sea turtles make it one of the best-known beaches of Guanacaste.
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Playa Grande is in Costa Rica’s northwestern province in an area called Guanacaste. This region is known for being drier with less jungle than other parts of the country. But what makes Guanacaste special are the many beautiful beaches. Playa Grande fits right in with a long stretch of golden sand along the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Sunsets are spec...
Beaches
What most people come to Playa Grande for is the beach. While the main beach goes by the same name as the town, there are a couple of more options nearby. We’ll cover all three here.
Surfing
Playa Grande is an excellent surfing destination. The long stretch of beach has different areas for different level surfers. Those with more experience can catch consistent beach breaks, while novice beginners can hone their skills in the whitewater closer to shore. Picking up a surfboard and giving it a go can be intimidating on a beach like Playa Grande. For this reason, we’d recommend a surf lesson through one of the local surf shops to get your bearings. We have done a lesson, and Jenn an...
Las Baulas National Marine Park
One special feature of Playa Grande is the national park that is incorporated into the community. Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas(Las Baulas National Marine Park) protects 171 square km (66 square miles) of marine zone in and around Tamarindo Bay. It also protects 7.7 square km (3 square miles) of land. The protected zones include the beaches of Playa Grande, Playa Ventanas, Playa Carbon, and Playa Langosta. Also included are mangroves and estuaries. Wildlife within the park includes tropic...
Vacation Rentals
When it comes to accommodations in Playa Grande, Airbnb, VRBO, and other sites have a lot of options. Many are larger homes with multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, pools, and some are even a short walk to the beach. These vacation rentals are great for groups and bigger families traveling together. Smaller homes and villas are also available on these platforms. We have stayed in a couple of different locations that provided our own private space but shared a common pool and gardens. For tips o...
The RipJack Inn
If you’d rather have the conveniences of a hotel, the RipJack Inn is a solid option in a great location. The RipJack has standard and deluxe rooms, family suites, and even a more private bungalow option for some seclusion. The hotel has two onsite yoga studios and two pools but is still small with just 21 rooms. It’s less than a one-minute walk to the beach. $105-300/night. Check Rates and Availability Here.
The Grateful Hotel
If you are into the Grateful Dead, you are obligated to visit the Grateful Hotel and its onsite restaurant named Sugaree’s Bar and Grill. Staff with tie-dye shirts, colorful murals with dancing bears and skeletons, and live music almost daily make this place fun. The rooms are basic but clean. This hotel is located on the edge of the estuary, and you can catch a boat nearby to/from Tamarindo. Around $130/night. Check Rates and Availability Here.
Playa Grande, while geographically close to some larger towns like Tamarindo and Flamingo, continues to feel far from it all. The serene beaches, rhythmic waves, and feeling of community make it the perfect place to unwind and reset.
Sep 2, 2019 · Spot Leatherback Turtles. For most, seeing the leatherback turtles is the highlight of a visit to Playa Grande. These are the largest of all sea turtles and quite a sight to behold if you’re lucky enough to time your visit with a turtle hatching or turtle egg-laying season. Hundreds of turtles approaching the shore during turtle nesting season.
The Royal Palace of La Almudaina (Catalan: Palau Reial de l'Almudaina, pronounced [pə'law rə'jal də ləlmu'ðajnə]) is one of the official residences of the Spanish royal family. Categorized as an Alcázar (fortified palace), it is located in Palma , the capital city of the Island of Mallorca , Spain .
Palo Verde is a birdwatcher’s paradise. It is the meeting place of the largest concentration of aquatic birds and migratory birds of the Central American Pacific Coast. During the rainy season (or wet season), the lowlands are transformed into huge wetlands which attracts even more diversity of life.
