Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. The first country to constitutionally abolish its army, Costa Rica is blessed with pristine beaches, a rich variety of plants and animals and a welcoming culture. More than a fifth of Costa Rica is composed of protected forests and reserves containing 5% of the world’s biodiversity.
Playa Flamingo is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Situated on the country’s Gold Coast, Playa Flamingo is located in Punta Salinas, northwest of Bahia Brasilito, 75 km southwest of Liberia. Flamingo, named after the pink flamingos that once inhabited the coast, is a renowned area for its structured growth. Verano or the summer season starts early November where it is sunny and hot most days with an average of 35 Celsius. Playa Flamingo being located in the driest province of Costa Rica, Guanacaste is filled with open plains, dry tropical forests where one can find the Guanacaste tree – one of Costa Rica’s national symbols. The Guanacaste costal area, replete with pristine beaches and scattered mangroves, is known as the golden coast of Costa Rica. With its white sand, unspoiled beaches and crystal blue waters, Playa Flamingo is the ideal beach and wildlife vacation getaway.
Things to do on a visit to Flamingo Beach:
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- Take a two hour boat on the Tempisque, Costa Rica’s largest river found within the Palo Verde National Park, where the park’s main lagoon is a bird watcher’s heaven and the surrounding tropical dry forest being a habitat to everything from monkeys to scarlet macaws.
- Take a chartered fishing boat from the fully serviced Flamingo Marina to enjoy some of the world’s best deep sea fishing with an abundance of game fish such as marlin, tuna and swordfish just off the pacific coast all year round.
- Witness white-fin sharks, an array of tropical fish and marine life in their underwater habitat s when scuba diving off the coast.
- Take a tour through the local wildlife reserve Monkey Park or Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge that protects a large estuary, mangrove forest and tropical dry forest.
- Travel to Guaitil town, a small town outside of Santa Cruz, that is well know for its quality production of artisan artwork and pottery.
- Watch turtle nesting every night from November to February, one can see first hand the nesting ritual of one of the largest reptiles of Earth - the leatherback sea turtle.
- Sail past secluded beaches and head out to the volcanic reefs for some great snorkeling, or parasail from behind a boat and experience some of the most incredible bird’s eye views.
- Hike to the ecotourism lodge Hacienda Guachipelín at the foot of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano surrounded by lush gardens with native trees, natural hot springs and pools, exotic flowers and views of the volcano and pacific coast.
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Daily Life in Flamingo Beach
Enjoying the same ideal subtropical climate as Cancun but without the crowds, Flamingo Beach enjoys an average temperature of 25 Celsius and sunny days throughout most of the year. As the weather ranges from warm to hot for most of the year, and with usually very high humidity, time moves at a slower pace like many other coastal areas within the region. The sea is almost always warm enough for a swim, and it is common to break up a day’s worth of study or work with a dip or two in the ocean.
History of Flamingo Beach
The Guanacaste region has a unique history, remaining independent from Costa Rica until 1824, filled with traditions and native folklore that have been integrated as typical icons of Costa Rican culture. The native wildlife habitats, the national parks, the home made tortillas and the local arts and crafts are all daily expressions of the diversity of the region dating back to pre-colonization periods.
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