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Playa Penca
Beach
😐 Giving it a 3 stars due to all the construction and habitat destruction that is going on right now. Quite sad to see such a gem being destroyed. Other than that it is a beautiful place, clear water and great for snorkeling. 4x4 recommemded. Not accessible to some people, the stairs are not safe, so...
4.80 (699 reviews)
(~8.35 km from centre)
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Rich Coast Diving
Dive shop
👍👍 I have been diving for a long time and was an instructor for many years and visited all sorts of dive centres around the world. Not knowing much about Costa Rica and the dive centres there, I did some research online and found Rich Coast Diving Centre. From the very first time I contacted them, I wa...
4.90 (313 reviews)
(~6.42 km from centre)
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Guayoyo Coffee House
Coffee shop
👍👍 I just spent a week in CoCo and I found this gem. After popping in for espresso and breakfast the first day I arrived in town, I started my day here every morning. The food is fresh, simple and delicious. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is outstanding all around. They are always smili...
4.80 (389 reviews)
(~6.45 km from centre)
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Summer Salt Dive Center
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I was really anxious about diving for the first time, but I went with the "Discovery Dive" which includes a day of practicing in a pool with an instructor, then the next day doing 2 dives at different locations.
I can't describe how amazing the experience was.
The staff will help you to learn the...
4.90 (254 reviews)
(~6.65 km from centre)
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Hotel Bosque del Mar
Hotel
Tropical-inspired suites in a laid-back lodging offering a pool & a bar with beach views.
4.70 (610 reviews)
(~7.11 km from centre)
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Tio Leo Coffee
Cafe
👍👍 Amazing experience full of learning about coffee and local farming, tasting tons of fresh fruits, and making empenadas, coffee, sugarcane juice, and chocolate. The shop has lots of locally made crafts, chocolate, and wooden carvings. The restaurant was also great and was able to accommodate a gluten...
$ $$$
4.70 (593 reviews)
(~8.42 km from centre)
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Playa Hermosa
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Nice quiet black sand beach. Waves are quite small and water is relatively calm. Clear water once you get out past the crashing waves. Was not crowded at all when we went. There are quite a few people selling things on the beach from coconuts, to pottery, to rentals, and other souvenirs but will lea...
4.60 (1K reviews)
(~7.34 km from centre)
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Restaurante Mar Azul
Restaurant
👍👍 This was the nicest and best dinner we had in Costa Rica, hands down! The food was phenomenal and it was so fresh and well done. Everything here was good! A tad pricey but very well worth it.
4.70 (418 reviews)
(~6.44 km from centre)
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Playa Buena
Beach
👍👍 Located 30 minutes from Liberia Airport, this tiny yet stunning beach is a must-see destination for those looking for less touristy beaches in the Guanacaste area. The waves are calm, basically feels like a huge pool with warm water. It’s perfect for bathing and snorkeling. As soon as you step in th...
4.70 (405 reviews)
(~8.47 km from centre)
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HACIENDA BLU BEACH
Restaurant
👍👍 What an amazing place! We went for dinner and the first thing we noticed was Kira the husky taking a nap in the middle of the floor. She eventually came to lay right by our table and we thoroughly enjoyed her presence. Our drinks and meals were perfect! Our server so so sweet and attentive as well....
4.70 (369 reviews)
(~7.94 km from centre)
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Poor Calzón Beach
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful little beach, shell sand and clear water, good swimming plus decent shady areas. You can walk around to Playa Penca on the left, passing another small beach. You walk down a long dirt road (mostly in shade) to get there, so be prepared if you are carrying a bug load!
4.60 (710 reviews)
(~7.91 km from centre)
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The Congo Trail
Establishment
👍👍 Fun trails to explore. We were able to see waterfalls, a nice beach, inland culture, howling monkeys, and the beautiful Rainforest. The tour guides are great. The store at the start of the tour had everything we needed to prepare for the tour. The restrooms were clean, and nothing was overpriced. Th...
4.60 (701 reviews)
(~8.8 km from centre)
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Java Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 AMAZING FOOD, DRINKS, AND SERVICE! I guess you could say it's pricey.. but it's totally worth it. I had a pepperoni ham and cheese panini and my boyfriend had the waffles. Both delicious! Oreo milkshake and peanut butter espresso protein shake, both fantastic. Girls working there were all smiles and...
4.70 (358 reviews)
(~6.51 km from centre)
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Café Corazón
Restaurant
👍👍 Fantastic cafe for authentic Latin breakfast. Highly recommend!
4.70 (319 reviews)
(~6.78 km from centre)
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Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
Resort hotel
Upscale, adults-only all-inclusive resort with beach access, a pool & 6 restaurants, plus a spa.
4.50 (2K reviews)
(~9.32 km from centre)
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Bahia Pez Vela Beach Resort
Hotel
Airy villas with kitchens in a casual beachfront resort offering dining & 2 outdoor infinity pools.
4.70 (303 reviews)
(~9.4 km from centre)
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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Beach
Swimming & snorkeling draw visitors to this busy beach with shade trees, bars & restaurants.
4.60 (497 reviews)
(~7.48 km from centre)
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Father Rooster's
Restaurant
👍👍 Many times with a single restaurant on a beach, you expect high prices, small servings, and mediocre food. Amazingly, that was not the case. While the prices were higher, the servings were quite large and very good. Definitely recommend for any that find themselves near Ocotal Beach.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
(~8.81 km from centre)
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Le Coq
Restaurant
👍👍 Been coming here for over a year as a local to town. The owners are so helpful and kind and are great to have a chat to!
The service, atmosphere and food has always been top notch even when ordering to take out as well.
Would definitely recommend the combo deal with the amazing potato’s with garli...
4.80 (196 reviews)
(~6.48 km from centre)