Bejuco

Playa Bejuco is a truly spectacular, heavily guarded lesser-known spot perfectly tucked away directly on the central Pacific coast, widely and officially celebrated for repeatedly earning the highly prestigious Ecological Blue Flag national award strictly for its consistently outstanding cleanliness and fierce environmental preservation. The magnificent open beach is a deeply impressive, completely uninterrupted and massive stretch of rich dark brown volcanic sand heavily backed by a deeply dense, spirited canopy of naturally towering tropical palm and ancient almond trees. This completely creates a beautifully raw and deeply natural coastal atmosphere that is wonderfully and intentionally free from massive commercial corporate development or ugly towering mega-hotels. It serves as an absolute, undeniable paradise strictly for highly experienced professional surfers specifically due to its incredibly strong, hollow beach breaks and intensely powerful ocean swells. For those cautious travelers who strictly prefer staying safely out of the rough pounding waves, the completely immense beach is absolutely great for deeply long solitary beach walks, highly scenic sunset horseback riding, and simply absorbing the majestic unbroken coastal views. The immediately adjacent local Costa Rican village is wonderfully quiet and completely authentic. The prime time to visit is during the absolutely dry season.

Nearby cities

Chacarita

Located on the Pacific coast, this town serves as a residential and secondary service center for the port city of Puntarenas.

Esparza

One of the oldest towns in Costa Rica, strategically located on the way to the Pacific coast.

Quepos

Quepos is a bustling harbor town famous for world-class sport fishing and acting as the dynamic gateway to nearby Manuel Antonio.

Ciudad Neily

The main commercial hub in the southern border region of Corredores, serving as a primary link for trade with Panama.

Jacó

A major beach destination on the central Pacific coast, world-famous for its surfing, nightlife, and proximity to San Jose.

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Boquete area / San Vito

A tranquil highland region near the Panama border, renowned for its Italian heritage, cool climate, and biodiversity.

Parrita

A town located between Jaco and Manuel Antonio, primarily serving as an agricultural center known for oil palm plantations.

Uvita

Known for the 'Whale Tail' rock formation and the Marino Ballena National Park, it is a key destination for whale watching and nature lov…

Esterillos

A massively vast, highly pristine stretch of quiet beach on the Central Pacific coast, favored for entirely uncrowded surf.

Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa near Jacó is a world-renowned surf beach featuring powerful waves and dark volcanic sand.

Tortuga Island

Tortuga Island is a stunning day-trip destination in the Gulf of Nicoya, famous for its white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and s…

Dominical

Dominical is a laid-back South Pacific beach village known for consistent year-round waves, yoga culture, and its proximity to lush rainf…

Playa Tambor

A deeply peaceful, distinctly horseshoe-shaped bay on the Nicoya Peninsula completely known for its calm, shallow waters.

Montezuma

A bohemian coastal village at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, popular for its waterfalls, pristine beaches, and relaxed, artistic vibe.

Mal Pais / Cabuya

A deeply laid-back coastal stretch on the Nicoya Peninsula, beautifully blending excellent surf breaks with dense jungle.

History & landmarks

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Puntarenas House of Culture

A cultural center in the former barracks of Puntarenas.

Puntarenas Pier

The long pier is a landmark of the port city of Puntarenas.

Yoga and Wellness Retreat

Costa Rica's yoga and wellness retreats combine tropical scenery with rest and mindfulness.

Boruca Mask Art

Exquisite hand-carved masks created by the Boruca people, traditionally used in the annual 'Dance of the Devils' festival.

More places

Puerto Villas

A maritime terminal facility focused on handling specialized shipments and supporting regional port operations.

Puerto Quepos

Port for tourism and fishing on the Pacific.

Puerto Caldera

The largest port on the country's Pacific coast.

Puerto Puntarenas

A significant port and departure point for cruise ships.

Traditional Fishing Village

Small coastal villages maintain a traditional way of life centered around artisanal fishing and the bounty of the sea.

Puntarenas-Naranjo Ferry Terminal

Important ferry link between the mainland and the Nicoya Peninsula.

San Lucas Prison

A former island penitentiary, notorious for its brutal conditions.

Puerto Balboa (Golfito)

A small maritime terminal in the southern Pacific area.