Manuel Antonio National Park Guide
Everything You Need to Know Before You Go Few places in Costa Rica pack as much biodiversity into such a compact space as Manuel Antonio National Park. Located along the Central Pacific coast near Quepos,…
Manuel Antonio Travel Guide
Costa Rica’s Most Accessible Wildlife-and-Beach Destination Manuel Antonio is where rainforest meets white-sand coves — and where wildlife sightings are as common as sunset cocktails. Located along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, about three hours…
Playa Carrillo vs Nosara: Which Should You Visit?
Both Playa Carrillo and Nosara sit along Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, both offer wide Pacific beaches, and both attract travelers seeking nature over nightlife. But beyond those similarities, they deliver very different experiences. If you’re…
Is Playa Carrillo Safe for Swimming? What Families Should Know
Playa Carrillo is widely considered one of the safest swimming beaches in Guanacaste — but like anywhere along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, safety depends on conditions, timing, and awareness. Located just south of Sámara on…
Why Playa Carrillo Is One of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Costa Rica
There are famous beaches in Costa Rica. And then some beaches quietly stop you in your tracks. Playa Carrillo belongs in the second category. Located just 10 minutes south of Sámara on the Nicoya Peninsula,…
How to Get to Playa Carrillo from Guanacaste Airport and San José Airport
Playa Carrillo sits just south of Sámara on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula — close enough to services and restaurants, but far enough to feel genuinely peaceful. The beach itself is only about 10 minutes from…
Is Playa Carrillo Worth It?
A Complete Travel Guide to One of Guanacaste’s Quietest Beaches Playa Carrillo is one of those rare beaches in Costa Rica that still looks the way people imagine the Pacific coast used to look everywhere:…
Playa Carrillo vs Sámara
To Help You Choose Which to Visit on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula Playa Carrillo and Sámara sit just 10 minutes apart on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, yet they offer distinctly different experiences. Both are in…
Things to Do in Playa Carrillo with Kids
For an Unforgettable Beach Vacation in Costa Rica Playa Carrillo is one of the safest and most naturally beautiful beaches in Guanacaste for families who want space, calm water, and a break from high-density resort…
How to Spend 5 Days in Playa Carrillo
Slow Mornings, Palm-Lined Beaches, and Quiet Nicoya Peninsula Living Playa Carrillo is not the kind of place you rush through. Located just south of Sámara on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, it’s one of Guanacaste’s most…