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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
The Complete Travel Guide to Guanacaste’s Palm-Lined Hidden Gem Playa Carrillo is one of the most visually striking beaches in Guanacaste — a long crescent of pale sand backed by rows of coconut palms, with…
Sámara is often discovered as a vacation town — calm bay, walkable center, beginner surf — but for many travelers, a short stay turns into something longer. Located on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste,…
A Practical Guide to Learning in One of Guanacaste’s Safest Bays If you’re looking for one of the best places in Costa Rica to take your first surf lesson, Sámara deserves serious consideration. Located on…