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Playa Azul
Azul is a quiet beach with black sand and gentle waves, located within the Bahía Pez Vela Resort. This beach is kept very clean and is surrounded by trees. At Playa Azul, you can see the wonders hidden among the rocks that adorn the seabed while snorkeling. The beach lives up to its name, meaning “Blue Beach”, with the blue sky reflecting in the wet, dark sand of the beach.
Playa Azul
Playa San Juanillo
Playa San Juanillo has white sand, turquoise water, gentle waves and many rock formations.
You are sure to notice that the beach is divided in two by a sandbank, in both sectors you can swim and snorkel in the natural pools near the shore, formed between the rocks.
Playa San Juanillo
Playa Ostional
Hundreds of olive ridley turtles arrive on the beach to lay their eggs in Playa Ostional. Groups of turtles may arrive on up to 10 different occasions throughout the year, but mass arrivals usually occur during the months of June, August, September, October and November. Turtles are the main attraction on this gray sand beach with strong waves and few rocks.
Playa Ostional
Playa Nosara
Playa Nosara is the least crowded of all the beaches in this region.
It is characterized by shallow sandbars and rocky reefs.
This long beach stretches from the Ostional Wildlife Refuge to Punta Nosara, ending at the mouth of the Río Boca Nosara.
Playa Nosara is ideal for intermediate and experienced surfers.
Playa Cuarzo
Cuarzo, also known as Pink Beach (Playa Rosada), stands out because its white sand has a slight pinkish tone due to the small, powdery shells that shine in the sun. It is a pristine beach with gentle waves located in Nosara, Guanacaste. Its name comes from the shiny quartz stones that can be found while walking on the sand. It has lots of rocks and crystal-clear water, a perfect place for snorkeling.
Playa Cuarzo
Playa Pelada
Picture-perfect Pelada is located in the Nosara sector of Guanacaste. This white sand beach has strong waves, making it a regular spot for surfers. Tranquility and peace prevail on this beach. It is less visited than its popular neighbor, Guiones. In Pelada you can snorkel or hike along the beach while admiring the surrounding mountains.
It is also popular for sunbathing, horseback riding, sport fishing and snorkeling, due to its clear waters.
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Playa Nosara
Playa Pelada