Puntarenas and the Golfo de Nicoya in the north to Uvita in the south. Some of the most important resorts include Puntarenas, which is not recommended because of its pollution, Jacó and the port town of Golfito further south. There are good beaches at Playa Cativo and Playa Zancudo, which is claimed by the locals to be the best swimming beach. Pavones has some of the best Pacific surf in Costa Rica. The islands off the coast from Puntarenas have nice beaches as well. The best ones can be found at Isla Tortuga. The Corcovado National Park on the Península de Osa is a good place to visit if you like bird watching. ">

Pacific Beaches

Pacific Beaches


Costa Rica's Pacific Coast has numerous excellent beaches and the areas inland are generally lush and green. The forests are home to a wide variety of wildlife.

Some of the beaches have developed into luxury holiday resorts, while others are completely deserted. The Central Pacific Coast runs from a href="javascript:lk('Puntarenas');" class="b">Puntarenas and the Golfo de Nicoya in the north to Uvita in the south.

Some of the most important resorts include Puntarenas, which is not recommended because of its pollution, Jacó and the port town of Golfito further south.

There are good beaches at Playa Cativo and Playa Zancudo, which is claimed by the locals to be the best swimming beach.

Pavones has some of the best Pacific surf in Costa Rica. The islands off the coast from Puntarenas have nice beaches as well. The best ones can be found at Isla Tortuga. The Corcovado National Park on the Península de Osa is a good place to visit if you like bird watching.

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