Located in the province of Guanacaste, Playa del Coco is one of the popular tourist destinations of Costa Rica. Well-known for sport fishing and surfing, it is a favorite amongst outdoor sports enthusiasts. For surfing, the nearby Ollie’s Point and Witches

Rock are simply perfect. Also, one can indulge in scuba diving and explore the life beneath the sea. The area is full of restaurants, shops, discos, bars, hotels, as well as well-appointed Playa del Coco condo rentals. Having an active nightlife, it draws tourists from far and wide. To be a part of the 'beach style' party, you must visit the place during Christmas celebration or Easter week. Surrounded by hills and cliffs, this is simply an amazing locale for fun-filled activities. Playa del Coco provides an easy accessibility to Bat Islands, Pelonas Islands, and Catalinas, which are known for octopuses, sharks, and turtles. The nearby Ocotal is a superb holiday destination. Rent one of the Ocotal vacation rentals to enjoy world-class accommodation within a reasonable price.

Playa del Coco Costa Rica bay area offers exotic views of Cantinela Point, Pelonas Islands, and Cacique Point (to the northwest). The breathtaking waterfalls of Rincon de la Vieja national park and Llano de Cortes waterfall, just a little outside of Liberia, are only a short distance from Playa del Coco. For sport fishing, visit Papagayo Gulf. Rincon de la Vieja National Park, also known as "Yellowstone of Costa Rica", is full of steam vents, geysers, and mud pots. You can easily plan for a day trip to the nearby cities of Flamingo and Tamarindo. However, for a longer vacation at Playa Flamingo, book one of the Playa Flamingo vacation rentals. At Playa del Coco, you might catch glimpses of Howler Monkeys or mono congos as they are known locally. One of the best ways to explore the length and breadth of the area is by making one of the Playa del Coco villa rentals as your base.

Shopping and dining are other activities that you can indulge in at Playa del Coco. You can buy some beautiful handicrafts, gifts, and souvenirs for your family and friends. Do not leave the place without tasting its local dishes. Being close to the sea, the local gastronomy is dominated by seafood. Booking Playa del Coco Costa Rica vacation rentals during mid July will be pocket worthy as you can participate in one of the biggest events of the area, Virgin del Mar Festival.