Playa Lagarto, Sand beach in Cuajiniquil, Costa Rica.
The beach extends along the Pacific coast with dark sand bordered by palm trees and volcanic rocks creating natural tide pools.
The area around Playa Lagarto developed from a small fishing settlement in the 1950s into a protected natural reserve by 2000.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing methods, launching small boats directly from the beach to catch snapper and grouper.
The beach remains accessible throughout the year, with the dry season from December to April offering the most suitable conditions for swimming.
The surrounding 450-hectare nature reserve includes mountain paths leading to multiple observation points over the Pacific Ocean.
Location: Cuajiniquil
Address: 4694+MH6, Guanacaste Province, Venado, Costa Rica Venado
Opening Hours: Monday 00:00-00:00
GPS coordinates: 10.12147,-85.79485
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:16
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