Vacations in Flamingo Beach Costa Rica
Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica
This
mile-long, crescent shaped beach, also known as Playa Flamingo (White Beach), is as beautiful as
any of the famed beaches in Costa Rica. Among the first of Costa Rica's beaches
to receive international attention, Flamingo Beach has evolved into one of the
country's most lavish areas. Playa Flamingo truly exemplifies the beauty of
Costa Rica while offering the convenience one expects from a high end Vacation
Destination.
Geo Location Flamingo Beach
Located north of playa conchal and south of playa ocotal
along Costa Rica’s northern pacific coast. This is a strategic
location, near several attractions. Just 45 minutes from Daniel Oduber
International Airport in Liberia, Flamingo is located in Punta
Salinas, 75 km southeast of Liberia, between Potrero and Brasilito Beaches. Other nearby attractions include Santa Rosa National Park,
canopy tours, tours to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano,as well as
connections to other regions such as Arenal and Monteverde.
About Flaming Beach Costa Rica life style & Entertainment
Playa
Flamingo is one of Costa Rica's principal beaches; one of the first to receive
international interest. It is known as the heart of the Gold Coast of
Guanacaste. With its crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and variety of
activities available, Flamingo is the perfect spot to discover the magnificence
of Costa Rica. The incredible views from this beach offer you the ability to
enjoying forgettable sunsets.
A paradisiacal selection of activities is
available to you, scuba diving, sailing, snorkeling, horseback riding, national park tours and
sea turtle watching e the most sought after activities. The waters off Flamingo
offer as well some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world for marlin, sailfish, snapper,
tuna, and dozens of other species. Sport fishing and other water activities are
supported by a marina strategically located on the south end of Potrero Beach
and on the northridge of Flamingo.
Flamingo Beach Food
Playa
Flamingo's Beach Resort is the only beach front hotel in Flamingo. Many rooms
have ocean views. The Resort offers dining, but one within walking
distance can reach other great Flamingo restaurants such as top rated, Coco Loco right on the beach, Marysol restaurant and cocktail sunset lounge
and American cuisine places like Maries, Mariner, the local Pizzeria, the
Monkey Bar or Pleamar across the Bay. The resort has its own casino, but Amberes is the nightlife hot spot in this beach community especially for later
evening hours. No matter what you feel like Flamingo has something that
fits every preference. From Activities by sea and land to leisure
and adventure this area offers it all.
Inconvenience of Flaming Beach Costa Rica
Most of the visitors of flamingo choose not to stay directly in flamingo. As a result, transportation to/from playa flamingo is required as most travelers instead choose to stay at accommodations located in nearby areas.
2. The playa flamingo area does not offer travelers a wide variety of tour options (when compared to the countless activity possibilities offered in nearby tamarindo). For this reason, it is not the best beach location for those travelers who wish to participate in many tours and activities during their time at the beach.
Suggestion for visitors of Flaming Beach
A visit to playa flamingo is recommended to those travelers with a rental vehicle and/or those travelers who plan to use taxi services to get to/from their accommodation and this beach. If opting for an accommodation option in flamingo (in order to have regular access to playa flamingo), it is also recommended that travelers have a rental vehicle or else plan to use taxi services to get themselves to/from tamarindo in order to participate in the majority of tours that the area offers (transportation to/from accommodations in playa flamingo is not regularly included with tours run from the tamarindo area).
