The 7 Best Beaches in Costa Rica

With extensive coastline on both the Pacific and Caribbean coast, you'll never run out of fun beaches to explore. The 7 best best are... With extensive coastline on both the Pacific and Caribbean coast, you'll never run out of fun beaches to explore. The 7 best best are... Costa Rica Beaches

1. Playa Blanca Near Jaco

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2. Manuel Antonio National Park Beaches

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3. Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste

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4. Playa Uvita

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5. Playa Manzanillo

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6. Playa Flamingo

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7. Playa Montezuma

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