Flamingo

Playa Flamingo extends along a crescent-shaped coastline with fine white sand and transparent blue waters bordered by tropical vegetation and rock formations.

The construction of Costa Rica's largest marina in the 1980s transformed Flamingo from a small fishing village into a prime coastal destination.

Local fishermen maintain traditional practices, departing daily from Flamingo's shores to catch snapper, mahi-mahi, and other fish species for regional restaurants.

The beach offers multiple water activities, including scuba diving expeditions to Catalina Islands, where visitors can observe white-tipped reef sharks and manta rays.

Between October and February, nearby Playa Grande becomes a protected nesting ground for leatherback turtles, with guided night tours available for observation.

Location: Guanacaste Province

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Address: Playa Flamingo, Flamingo Beach Road, Guanacaste Province, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica Playa Flamingo

GPS coordinates: 10.43481,-85.79181

Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:20