Flamingo, White sand beach in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Flamingo is a beach in Guanacaste Province with fine white sand and clear blue water set against a crescent shoreline bordered by tropical plants and rock outcrops. The bay provides calm access to the Pacific Ocean with good visibility for water-based activities.
The area began as a small fishing community and transformed in the 1980s when a major marina was built along the coast. This development brought tourism and modernization while the fishing tradition remained part of local life.
Fishing remains woven into daily life here, with boats departing each morning and catches ending up in nearby restaurants that serve local specialties. This rhythm connects the community to the ocean and shapes how people experience the waterfront.
The beach offers water activities such as diving trips to nearby islands where sharks and manta rays can be spotted. Visitors will find calm conditions suitable for swimming and equipment rentals available at the shore.
Nearby nesting grounds attract leatherback turtles during October through February, when they arrive to lay eggs under the cover of darkness. Guided night tours are offered to witness this natural event without disturbing the creatures.
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