Activities and Tours

Adventours Costa Rica offers private and small-group tours plus Liberia Airport transfers from Playa Flamingo. Full-day options include Rincon ziplining and hot springs, La Leona waterfall hikes, Rio Celeste, and wildlife river floats. Half-day trips cover a 10-line zipline near Flamingo, a coffee-cocoa farm visit, and a sunset catamaran cruise.

Alex On The Beach Tours is a licensed local company in Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, with private land tours that include air-conditioned transport, drinks, a bilingual guide, park entrance, and lunch. It also offers ATV tours, Congo Trail zip-lining, catamaran sailing, sport fishing, and volcano, rainforest, and wildlife excursions.

Altum Adventures offers freediving, spearfishing, and private boat tours from Flamingo Bay in Guanacaste. Half-day beach-hopping, Las Catalinas snorkel, and sunset trips run on the panga Sick Love, with beach-hopping capped at eight people. Spearfishing charters work nearby reefs and farther blue water.

Amigos Tacos y Beer serves ready-to-go Tex-Mex tacos, burritos, nachos, and burrito bowls with homemade chips, salsa, and fresh toppings on Flamingo's north ridge across from La Plaza. Craft beer, beach drinks, and Big Ass Margaritas round out the menu, with takeout for the beach and catering for events.

Anthony Adventure organizes Guanacaste days through rainforest, waterfalls, wildlife, coffee and chocolate, and Miravalles hot springs. Other outings include ATV and zip lining, 6 a.m. Papagayo sport fishing, a 150-person catamaran sunset cruise, and a three-beach circuit to Flamingo, Conchal, and Tamarindo.

Arenas Brasilito offers land and water tours from Brasilito and Playa Conchal in Guanacaste, from jet ski and ATV outings to zip-line, horseback, and Rincón de la Vieja volcano days. Private six-hour shuttles with bilingual guides and a kids ATV course for ages six and up round out the mix.

Artesanias Catalinas is a Potrero co-op of local artisans making furniture and accessories from Costa Rican woods, paired with imported chairs and upholstery. It outfits vacation and rental homes with furnishings, window treatments, linens, art, lighting, custom pieces, and full installation and staging.

ATV Beach Tours leads guided ATV rides from Playa Brasilito through Guanacaste dry forest and the beaches of Brasilito, Flamingo, and Potrero, plus a hilltop ocean-view route and a Congo Trail zip-line combo. Transfers can be arranged from Tamarindo, Flamingo, the Westin, and Liberia.

BioTica ECO STORE is a natural goods shop in Playa Flamingo on Ruta Nacional Secundaria 180, offering organic products, health foods, and eco-friendly household items sourced from local producers. It sits on the Flamingo stretch visitors use while moving between Brasilito, the beach, and Potrero.

Boat Trips Club runs private and shared catamaran cruises from Playa Flamingo, with snorkeling stops, sunset sails, and full-day private charters. Drinks, snacks, and snorkel gear are typically included; private morning trips add kayaks and paddleboards. Yacht, fishing, and seasonal whale-watching charters also depart from this Guanacaste marina.

Boomerang Tours Costa Rica Fishing runs Boomerang fishing trips and Zafira sailing outings from Surfside in Playa Potrero, next to The Beach House Restaurant on Ruta 911, 800 meters north of Banco Nacional. The operator also points guests to Windy for local water and weather reports.

Boos Adventures runs sport fishing, snorkeling, and surf charters from Playa Potrero with Captain Christian Boos. Inshore and offshore trips target roosterfish, cubera snapper, jack crevalle, yellowfin tuna, and sailfish. The three-boat fleet also offers snorkeling at Roca Bruja and boat access to Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point.

Bottega Ristorante Don Miguel is an Italian restaurant at Villagio Flor del Pacifico # 3 in Playa Potrero, serving lunch, dinner, brunch, and late night. Pizzas include Prosciutto e Funghi, Diavola, Napoli, Vegetariana, and Capricciosa.

Brasilito is a small fishing village in Guanacaste between Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal, about an hour from Liberia Airport. Its two-kilometer grey-sand beach is a local swimming stretch, and a ten-minute coastal walk reaches Conchal's crushed-shell shore. The compact center holds sodas, markets, a church, school, and soccer field.

Brasilito Lodge sits beachfront 150 meters southeast of the town plaza, on the path toward Conchal Beach. Shared rooms and camping are available in this small Guanacaste village on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast.

Brasilito Tours offers ATV, fishing, and nature adventures from Brasilito, with pick-up at Reserva Conchal, Playa Conchal, and Flamingo Marina. Signature outings include a 3-hour Guanacaste ATV jungle ride, Congo Trail zipline, and a sunset catamaran cruise with snorkeling and lunch. Airport shuttles from Liberia (LIR) serve local resorts.

Brothers Of Ale Brewing is a craft brewery and restaurant in Huacas, inland from Brasilito and Flamingo. Fifteen in-house beers are on tap, and the brew pub serves food with live music, live sports, community events, and games such as shuffleboard, darts, Jenga, and sack toss.

Bushwacker Sport Fishing runs 3/4-day and full-day offshore charters plus half-day inshore trips from Playa Flamingo on a 42-foot Bertram with Captain Emilio Villarreal. Offshore targets include Blue Marlin, Sailfish, dorado, and tuna. Inshore trips pursue roosterfish, wahoo, amberjack, and jack crevalle.

Camping Puerto Viejo Conchal sits minutes from Playas Conchal, Puerto Viejo, Minas, and Piratas in Guanacaste. Guests pitch their own tent from ₡7,000 or $14 per person nightly, or rent two- to six-person tents with mattresses. Shared kitchens, grills, showers, bathrooms, Wi-Fi, parking, and 24-hour security are on site.

Caracola Pool & Beach Restaurant serves Guanacaste-style plates including los gallos with picadillo, grilled palmito, ripe-plantain empanadas, and creole salad near Playa Conchal. It is a pool-and-beach restaurant in Santa Cruz canton, close to Brasilito and Reserva Conchal.

Casa Alouatta is a multi-level ocean-view estate in walkable, car-free Las Catalinas, with a main villa, separate guesthouse, five bedrooms, and an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific. Outdoor living includes a BBQ, covered dining, sunset deck, yoga palapa, and beach-trail access beside tropical dry forest.

Casa Brewer is a three-story ocean-view villa at 19 Paseo del Mar in Las Catalinas, with a main house, guesthouse, courtyard garden, and family pool. A dedicated house mom prepares breakfast and light snacks from guests' ingredients and coordinates daily housekeeping. Beth Webb interiors include an open kitchen and ensuite suites.

Casa Colibri is a beachfront villa on Playa Flamingo's North Ridge with private stairs to a secluded cove shared by a few neighboring homes. The open-concept house includes an ocean-view pool, guest casita, and multiple terraces, with the marina and town a short walk or drive away.

Casa de Iluminación is a 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom villa in Mar Vista above Brasilito and Playa Flamingo, completed in 2021. It sleeps up to 16 guests and has a private infinity pool, westward ocean views, an open-concept kitchen, and a downstairs apartment. Outdoor dining, a BBQ, and a fire pit sit on the main terrace.

Casa del Mar is a two-story, 3,000-square-foot beachfront house in Playa Potrero with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a private in-ground pool. It sleeps up to twelve and is a five-minute walk from town groceries, restaurants, a bakery, and a brewery. The west-facing home has ocean views, hammocks, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Casa Ogopogo is a renovated 5-bedroom home in Surfside Playa Potrero with a private pool, sleeping up to 17 guests. The roughly 4,000-square-foot property sits behind an 8-10 foot wall, a short walk from the beach, restaurants, and stores. Three master suites, two kids' rooms, and indoor-outdoor dining for about 24 people suit large families and groups.

Casa Papito is a homestay on a quiet road in Playa Potrero, the first house on the right on Calle Piña next to Hotel Isolina. Two suites have private entrances, terraces, and fully equipped kitchens, with a saltwater pool on the property. Hosts speak German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Villa Zindagi is a five-bedroom entire-home rental in Reserva Conchal near Brasilito and Playa Conchal that sleeps up to 12. It has a private outdoor pool, a terrace with sea, garden, and mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and on-site parking.

Casita Mar y Posa sits on Calle Mariposa in Playa Potrero, Guanacaste, with an outdoor swimming pool, garden, and air-conditioned lodging a short walk from Potrero Beach. Free on-site parking and WiFi are available, and hosts speak English and Spanish.

Castillo de Lilo is a hilltop castle in Playa Potrero with reserved sunset dining, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and 360-degree views. Hosts Marco and Ericka serve a three-course meal with terrace appetizers, a castle tour, and private dining from 16:30 to 20:30. The six-bedroom castle also hosts weddings, engagements, and events for up to 300 guests.

Celeste is a beachfront restaurant on Playa Danta in pedestrian Las Catalinas, with indoor and outdoor seating plus a second-level Canopy Lounge. The menu includes fish ceviche, catch of the day, local prawns, and burgers, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and craft cocktails like the Ginny Rita.

Chris Diving Center runs professional scuba diving and snorkeling from Playa Potrero, including Catalina Islands boat trips with two-bottle dives. The shop is based at Horizon Lodge, Finca la Marcela, and offers scuba courses. Confirm the training agency, sites, and meeting time by phone before you go.

Conchal Adventures offers private jet ski tours and 30-minute or one-hour rentals along Playa Conchal, Brasilito, and Flamingo, plus horseback riding on Conchal Beach. Guests can also book ATV beach tours, rainforest and sloth trips to Rio Celeste, chocolate farm visits in Tenorio, and wildlife safari days with resort pickup.

Playa Conchal in Guanacaste is a crushed-conch-shell shoreline with turquoise water and volcanic rocks along the bay. Public visitors walk about 15-20 minutes from Brasilito Beach; resort guests have direct access. The public beach has no restrooms or shops, so bring water, shade, and swimwear.

ConchalFun is a Playa Conchal-based tour operator covering Guanacaste with beach-start ATV rides, guided jet ski trips past Brasilito and Flamingo, and a 46-foot catamaran sunset cruise. Day trips include Rio Celeste hiking with a sloth sanctuary visit, Rincon de la Vieja combo outings, sport fishing, and a full-day Nicaragua colonial tour.

ConnectOcean is a PADI dive center on the lower level of Marina Flamingo, running two-tank Catalinas dives, Discover Scuba for uncertified guests, and citizen-science trips on a 30-foot shaded boat. Courses span Open Water through Divemaster, with snorkeling, Ocean to Table fishing, private charters, and sunset whale watching also on offer.

Copper & Stone Gourmet Market in Las Catalinas stocks groceries, organic and gluten-free items, and a wine cellar of more than 200 bottles with a Napa Valley focus. The deli serves sandwiches, salads, soups, prime CAB cuts, smoothies, and protein shakes, plus picnic baskets, apartment pre-stocking, and wine tastings in the Cava.

Coquelicot at Plaza Mercado in car-free Las Catalinas serves homemade ice cream with natural, fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors, plus light, airy Belgian waffles. Costa Rican coffee completes the dessert menu, and outdoor seating makes it an easy midday stop among the town's cobblestone plazas.

Costa Rica Amazing Trips offers ATV expeditions that start at the beach, cross forest trails, and stop at Zapotal Beach in about two hours. A four-hour circuit visits Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero, Sugar, and Zapotal beaches, and a combined tour pairs two hours of ATV riding with two hours of zip-line canopy in dry forest.

Costa Rica Excursions Travels runs private horseback rides in Guanacaste tropical dry forest near El Jobo and an eight-hour Bijagua rainforest day trip, with pickup from the Playa Flamingo area. Guides work in English, and the rainforest outing is also offered in Spanish. The base sits 100 meters north of Hotel Dreams Las Mareas in El Jobo.

Private guide Javier Francisco Vargas Morales leads Costa Rica EZ Travel Adventures from Playa Flamingo, crafting customized tours of Guanacaste national parks, rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and cultural sites. Offerings include wildlife spotting, rainforest hikes, zip-lining, coffee and farm visits, and private transportation.

Playa Potrero tour operator offering Honda ATV rides, Flamingo Marina catamaran snorkeling, Catalinas ocean safaris, sport fishing, and Cañon de la Vieja volcano combos. Full-day tours include hotel pickup from Flamingo, Potrero, Brasilito, Conchal, and nearby Gold Coast stays after more than 10 years in Guanacaste.

CR Marine Supply sells boat parts, accessories, and marine products at Marina Village in Marina Flamingo, Playa Flamingo. The shop also handles marine services, and village shops group it with Gato Gordo for golf cart rentals. Hours run 07:00–17:00 weekdays and 07:00–15:00 Saturday.

Cremrica Flamingo is an ice cream parlor on Flamingo Beach Road 5019 in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste. It serves tropical flavors including mango and coconut, along with classic options, toppings, and cones. Open daily from 11:30 to 21:30, it is a stop for patio scoops or ice cream to take toward the beach.

D-Aqui Design Studio in Beach Town, Las Catalinas, offers authentic Costa Rican furnishings, kitchenware, linens, handmade furniture, art, lamps, vases, and cushions made with native artisans. Custom-designed pieces can be shipped abroad. Costa Rican architect Andrina Fonseca owns the studio; its name means "from here."

Beachfront café at the main Brasilito–Flamingo crossing, beside Patagonia Del Mar. It serves specialty coffee, artisan homemade bakery, pastries with gluten-friendly and vegan options, empanadas, and light bites for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with takeout available.

Diamante Eco Adventure Park is an oceanfront park in Guanacaste with Costa Rica's longest dual zipline, including a nearly mile-long Superman-style ocean-view line. Guests can visit a wildlife sanctuary for rescued sloths, jaguars, and toucans, plus a botanical-garden cultural tour covering coffee, cacao, and sugarcane.

Dive With Jose Costa Rica is a PADI dive school at Flamingo Marina in Guanacaste, with daily trips to the Catalina Islands. Offerings include fun dives, PADI courses, Discover Scuba Diving, private diving, and shark diving. Door-to-door pickup is available and groups are kept small.

Dunama Hotel is a Playa Flamingo property in Guanacaste with a casino, restaurant, pool, and ocean-view massages, plus direct access to a hidden beach. Room types include garden-view, balcony sea-view, swim-up, terrace, and apartments for groups of six to eight. Check-in is 3:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.

El Típico is a Costa Rican buffet and café in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, at plus code C6P9+48J. It serves breakfast and lunch as a daytime cafeteria from 07:00 to 16:00 Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday. Credit cards are accepted.

Erik García organizes customized Guanacaste tours from Playa Conchal, including volcano days, ziplines, waterfall hikes, catamaran sails, fishing, and Liberia airport transfers. Guests can message on WhatsApp or find him on the beach. Tours are family-friendly, with English- and Spanish-speaking guides and air-conditioned ground transport.

Faisanela is an à la carte restaurant at The Westin Reserva Conchal, an all-inclusive golf resort on Playa Conchal in Bahía Brasilito. Dinner restaurants on the property use a slacks-and-shirt dress code, and the dining room sits on a gated 2,400-acre campus between Flamingo Beach and Tamarindo.

Flamingo Adventures has run Guanacaste day tours since 2004, with ATV and UTV trips through nearby mountains and beaches plus more than 20 options including catamaran cruises, snorkeling, rafting, zip-lining, and animal tours. Groups stay at 14 or fewer, with pickup from Potrero, Flamingo, Tamarindo, Coco, and Brasilito.

Flamingo Adventures, founded in 2009 in Playa Flamingo, offers ATV and UTV tours, jet-ski rentals, horseback rides, zipline outings, kayaking, surfing, catamaran trips, and volcano-area day trips. Routes mix mountain and beach stops, with jet-ski bases in Flamingo, Tamarindo, and Conchal plus hotel pickup from nearby towns.

Pininos Adventures is a family-owned Guanacaste operator serving Tamarindo and Flamingo Beach with ATV tours, Flamingo Marina sport-fishing charters, jungle-and-beach horseback rides, and the Diria coffee tour in Hojancha. Private Liberia airport transfers cover Flamingo, Tamarindo, Potrero, Brasilito, and major Papagayo hotels.

Flamingo Blu is a beachfront villa in Playa Flamingo with private beach access, an ocean-view infinity pool, and five bedrooms for 10 to 12 guests. A movie room, bocce court, hammocks, and a fully equipped kitchen sit among hillside forest, about 80 minutes from Liberia Airport and 30 minutes from Tamarindo.

Flamingo Catamaran Adventure offers snorkeling and sunset catamaran tours from Marina Flamingo in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste. Snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, cocktails, national beer, and a late lunch or early dinner are included, with a calm-bay stop to swim and watch for dolphins.

Flamingo Sport Fishing is a Costa Rican-owned charter company in Playa Flamingo whose family has fished Guanacaste waters since 1982. It runs inshore and offshore trips on fully equipped boats for up to six anglers, with half-day, three-quarter-day, and eight-hour charters that include drinks, fruit, and snacks.

Flamingo Costa Rica is a Playa Flamingo hub for tours, vacation rentals, and Guanacaste real estate on a white-sand Gold Coast beach about 50 minutes from Liberia. Offerings include in-shore and offshore fishing, ATV beach-and-mountain rides, sailing, scuba, and full-day trips to parks and volcanoes.

Fofis Flamingo Wine & liquor Store is a wine and liquor shop 50 meters south of Banco Nacional in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste. It sells alcoholic beverages and offers delivery. Friday hours run from 07:00 to 23:00.

Gabriel's Custom Tours in Brasilito offers private tours and transportation for families and small groups, led by English-speaking accredited Naturalist guides. Days focus on natural and rural Guanacaste sites at guests' own pace, with custom itineraries. Prices are per person with a two-person minimum.

Gamefisher 2 runs half-day inshore and full-day offshore sportfishing charters from Flamingo Marina in Guanacaste. The bilingual crew also offers fly fishing for billfish and customized fishing vacations for anglers staying near Potrero and Playa Flamingo.

Gracia La Vid is an indoor-outdoor eatery and lounge in Playa Brasilito with gourmet wood-fire pizza, house-made pasta, cheese plates, hand-crafted cocktails, craft beer, and an extensive wine list. The outdoor teak deck has loungers, fire pits, and string lighting for family-style sharing.

Nativo is a Brasilito golf-vehicle service center covering Conchal, Flamingo, Tamarindo, Las Catalinas, and nearby Guanacaste. It offers maintenance and repair, rentals, sales with follow-up support, and towing or transport including DEKRA inspection trips. The shop works with property managers and owners who need preventive care.

Guanacaste Excursions offers private tours throughout Guanacaste, including Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Nicoya, and a horseback ride visiting Conchal Beach. Days range from Rincón de la Vieja volcano outings and Tempisque River wildlife boat safaris to night turtle nesting, Flamingo sport fishing, and a four-hour catamaran with drinks and snacks.

Gurmé Conchal is a gift shop at Playa Conchal in Guanacaste Province that sells locally crafted jewelry, chocolates, and Costa Rican artisan souvenirs. It is listed at Playa Conchal, Conchal 50308, near Reserva Conchal Beach Resort and the Brasilito coast.

Heladería Artesanal Dulce Corazón is an artisanal ice cream shop in Brasilito, 15 meters south of the bridge. The owner makes ice cream with fresh ingredients and local fruits such as zapote, pitaya, and guanabana, plus black garlic. Scratch-made churros and popsicles are also on the counter.

Hotel Barcaza Maria del Mar is a hotel near Las Catalinas and Potrero on Guanacaste’s Gold Coast. It has a swimming pool and parking, a practical base for short drives to Playa Potrero, Playa Penca, and the Flamingo marina.

Flamingo Cabinas is a six-room lodging in Playa Flamingo with an outdoor pool, Potrero Bay views, and rooms with kitchenettes, air conditioning, and free WiFi. The property has a garden, tour desk, and free parking, with family rooms a short walk from town restaurants and the bay.

Quinta Esencia serves complimentary Costa Rican breakfast of fruit, tortillas, gallo pinto, eggs, and hot drinks at a Brasilito bed and breakfast within a 10-minute walk of the beach and town. Rooms include a fridge, cable TV, and high-speed internet, with a small pool and a store next door.

Jacky Gutiérrez offers at-home massage in Brasilito, Flamingo, and Potrero, with relaxing, deep tissue, therapeutic, and traveler-focused sessions. The work is calm and professional, aimed at easing tightness after long days, chronic tension, or flights. Appointments are booked directly by WhatsApp.

JP's Bar & Grill is a sports bar on Flamingo Beach in Guanacaste, across from Marina Flamingo. The menu highlights Western burgers, Kamehachi shrimp, Mary's cheesecake, and cocktails such as the Hugo Spritz and Cantarito, plus local drafts. Live games play on screens for lunch and dinner, with takeout available.

Julian Barber Shop is across from Supermercado Lilly in Brasilito, Guanacaste. Plan a coastal haircut around beaches, meals, and town stops.

La Barrica is a wine store in Plaza Bohemia in Flamingo, Guanacaste, offering a curated selection of wines from around the world. The shop sits in the Flamingo-Brasilito corridor of Santa Cruz canton, along the same coastal stretch as Playa Flamingo and Brasilito.

La Forketta is an Italian restaurant in Surfside, Playa Potrero, serving wood-fired pizza, pasta, seafood, bruschetta, and cured-meat plates. It sits on Calle Naranja at the corner of the main road and Route 911, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, Italian espresso, and free off-street parking.

Las Catalinas is a car-free beach town on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast, with walkable plazas, homes, shops, restaurants, and small hotels. Trails through tropical dry forest support hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, while Playa Danta and a second beach offer swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and snorkeling.

Las Catalinas Beach Club sits on a bluff above Playa Danta in the car-free Guanacaste town of Las Catalinas. It offers a 25-meter four-lane lap pool, lounging and kids' play pools, a hot plunge, gym, restaurant, cocktail bar, and an octagonal pavilion for private events.

Las Catalinas Real Estate lists residential sales in Guanacaste's hillside beach town, including Montaña Flats, Lantana Residences, village resales, and homesites. Inventory covers oceanfront and ocean-view homes, pool properties, designed homes, and lots with pre-approved building plans.

Lazy Lizard Sailing has offered catamaran tours from Playa Flamingo since 2002. Four-hour morning, sunset, and private charters include snorkeling, kayaking, unlimited drinks, a tropical meal, and transportation from Flamingo and Tamarindo lodgings.

Life Is Better At Sea offers private snorkeling boat tours from Potrero Beach, next to Flamingo. The kid-friendly Snorkel Combo includes gear, towable tubing, light bottom fishing, drinks, and snacks aboard the 31-foot Pincoya, with four-hour morning and three-hour afternoon trips for up to eight guests.

Link Expeditions designs private, expert-led nature and culture trips for families and groups along Guanacaste's Brasilito-Flamingo coast. Offerings range from Sabanero cattle drives and Bijagua hanging-bridge sloth days to snorkeling, with $5 per guest going to forest conservation.

Major Tours Costa Rica offers boat, sightseeing, and nature-and-wildlife tours from Playa Flamingo, with day trips that can include waterfalls, a sloth sanctuary, hanging bridges, and sport-fishing charters. The operator works along Route 180 near the beach entrance and Margaritaville and can be reached by phone or email.

Manglar was a Brazilian restaurant in Brasilito, Guanacaste, serving grilled steaks, chimichurri, flan, and Caipirinha cocktails. The restaurant is permanently closed. It sat in the village between Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal.

Manta Ray Sailing offers private all-inclusive catamaran charters from Playa Flamingo, with morning, sunset, and full-day sails along Guanacaste's coastline. The fleet includes the Bali 4.1, New Manta, original Manta Ray, Grenadine Lady, and Margarita fishing boat, plus guided snorkeling, trolling, paddleboards, meals, and an open bar.

Marina Flamingo is a waterfront marina and village between Playa Flamingo and Playa Potrero in Guanacaste. It offers wet slips, dry-stack storage, a fuel dock, helipad access, and vacation rentals from studios to three-bedroom villas, plus restaurants, shops, and dock-and-villa packages.

Masala Indian Restaurant Brasilito serves vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine with vegan and gluten-free options, plus lunch, dinner, late-night service, drinks, takeout, and delivery. It is 400 meters north of Hotel Westin in Brasilito.

The Monday Moonlight Market is an evening open-air community market at La Plaza in Playa Flamingo, with food, artisan crafts, live music and entertainment. It runs Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. mid-November through April and mid-June through August, beside Marie's and Angelina's restaurants.

New Shogun Restaurant serves Japanese sushi and Asian fusion on the main road into Brasilito, between Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal. The menu includes sushi rolls, Filipino-style ramen, dumplings, pad Thai, and noodle dishes, with vegetarian-friendly options. American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted.

No Limit Adventures in Potrero, Guanacaste, runs adventure tours and custom trips from the Playa Potrero area on Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast. Offerings include zip lines, rafting, national park visits, guided rainforest hikes, wildlife observation, and Pacific Ocean wave outings.

No Limit Adventures CR designs bespoke adventure tours and custom multi-day journeys in Guanacaste and across Costa Rica. Days can include rainforest hikes, jungle ziplining, Pacific waves, and wildlife observation with a private expert guide. The company treats nature conservation as central to its work.

Ocean Life Costa Rica offers all-inclusive private yacht charters from Marina Flamingo in Guanacaste, with snorkeling, fishing, an open bar, and crew. The Flamingo Beach operation also serves Potrero Beach and runs guided shoreline tours that visit deserted beaches.

Ocean Life Costa Rica offers all-inclusive private charters from Marina Flamingo aboard a 47-foot Post yacht with snorkeling, fishing, paddle boards, meals, and an open bar. Four-hour tours run along the Guanacaste coast with English, Spanish, and Italian guides. Fishing gear, bait, and snorkeling equipment are provided.

Oceanica 832 is a two-bedroom, two-bath condo on the sixth floor of Building C at Oceanica Condominium in Playa Flamingo. Open-plan living opens onto a tiled balcony with panoramic beach, marina, and mountain views. Each bedroom has an ensuite bath, and the gated community includes an infinity pool a short walk from the beach.

OSG Charter offers daily and multi-day adventure, surf, and fishing charters from Playa Flamingo. Nearshore and deep-sea trips target marlin, sailfish, wahoo, mahi mahi, and yellowfin tuna, with surf charters to Witches Rock and private sunset cruises also available. Guests meet at Pleamar Restaurant for Flamingo pickup.

Pacific Coast Dive Center in Playa Flamingo is a PADI 4-star center offering scuba, snorkeling, and Discover Scuba Diving at the Catalina Islands. PADI courses run from Open Water through Rescue Diver, with a $15 round-trip shuttle from Tamarindo, Langosta, and nearby Guanacaste towns.

Pacific Soul Sailing runs private Lagoon 450 catamaran charters from Flamingo Marina, with 4-hour morning and sunset sails plus longer and overnight trips. Charters include an open bar, meals, snorkeling, fishing, kayaks, and paddleboards on a three-level boat with air-conditioned cabins.

Palacio de Paz is an ocean-view villa along Camino Catalinas in Playa Potrero, with eight bedrooms in the main house plus a two-bedroom apartment, sleeping up to 20. Guests have a private pool, hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, and onsite parking near Playa Prieta, Potrero Bay, and Penca Beach.

Panache Sailing runs shared and private catamaran tours from Marina Flamingo, with morning, sunset, and full-day options. Each sailing includes food from their own kitchen, an open bar, guided snorkeling, kayaks, and paddleboards. Certified bilingual crews operate from the marina with hotel pickup across much of Guanacaste.

Planet Dolphin offers catamaran adventures in Flamingo and Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, with sailing that includes watching for dolphins, sea turtles, and humpback whales. The Spanish Dancer is used for private, smaller-group and special-occasion charters, and the Tom Cat for mixed nature and relaxation trips.

Planet Dolphin sails Tom Cat II from Flamingo Marina with family catamaran tours that include snorkeling, a waterslide, lunch, and an open bar. Private morning charters and destination weddings are also offered, with shaded seating, life jackets in all sizes, and snorkeling gear for adults and children.

Playa Conchal is a Guanacaste bay beach whose sand is made of millions of crushed pink, white, and tan shells. Calm, unusually clear Pacific water sits between rocky points next to Playa Brasilito, making swimming and shore snorkeling practical. Reach it by a 10-15 minute walk along the sand from Brasilito or through the resorts that back the shore.

Public beach access parking for Playa Conchal sits in Brasilito, not on the shell shoreline. Independent visitors leave the vehicle at the authorized Brasilito access area and continue on foot, typically 500 meters or more. Vehicle traffic onto the beach from the Brasilito side is restricted.

Playa Danta is a calm cove at Las Catalinas on Guanacaste's northern Pacific coast, about 15 minutes north of Playa Flamingo and an hour from Liberia Airport. The sheltered bay suits swimming and stand-up paddleboarding, with a walkable village just behind the shore. A short hike north leads to quieter Playa Dantita.

Playa Dantita is a small white-sand cove just north of Playa Danta in the walkable beach town of Las Catalinas, Guanacaste. Rocky outcrops create pockets for swimming, snorkeling, and tidepooling when the sea is calm. Reach it by a short forest trail or a low-tide walk over the rocks; there are no restaurants or restrooms on the sand.

Playa Flamingo is a mile-long crescent of white sand, also called Playa Blanca, on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast. Development sits on the hills at each end rather than a village center, with Marina Flamingo on the northern point. Calm water and a modern marina support swimming, sailing, snorkeling, and sportfishing.

Playa Flamingo Best Beach Concierge arranges customized itineraries, fully equipped beach days, catamaran sails, and sport fishing from Flamingo Beach Road near Coco Loco. The team also books ATV, jet ski, horseback, snorkeling, and inland waterfall and volcano trips around Tamarindo, Potrero, Coco, and Flamingo.

Playa Flamingo Lot Four is an oceanside vacation villa with a rooftop jacuzzi in a private location in Playa Flamingo. The property offers holiday villa lodging on Costa Rica's northern Pacific shore near the Flamingo beach community.

Potrero ATV Tours is a family-owned operator in Playa Potrero offering private ATV rides on new machines with English- and Spanish-speaking guides. Five packages cover jungle-river trails with lunch, two-beach snorkeling, Tempate culture and dragon fruit, a canopy zip-line combo, and a four-beach coastal loop.

Potrero Brewing Company is a brew pub on Ruta 911 in Playa Potrero, with outdoor seating, parking, and a full bar. Previously Cerveceria Independiente, it pours craft beers in a range of styles and sits in the compact commercial core of Bahia Potrero.

Punta Penca is a hillside street in Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, where multi-story vacation homes sit above the car-free Beach Town. Rooftops look over the Pacific Ocean, tropical dry forest, and the streets below. Listed houses include family-sized villas with pools, terraces, and housemom service.

Pura Vida Ride sits about 50 meters from Playa Danta in Las Catalinas, offering mountain bike and Trek Rail e-bike rentals, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards from a full-service shop. Pura Vida Grind Cafe serves shade-grown organic espresso, daily muffins and empanadas, Italian gelato, and Hawaiian shaved ice.

Pura Vida Show is a history presentation in Flamingo, Guanacaste, covering Costa Rica’s indigenous people and traditions and the country’s path through colonization and independence. No performances are scheduled for 2025. Organizers invite contact about sponsorship opportunities.

Pura Vida Snorkeling & Fishing Adventures runs private boutique boat tours from Playa Flamingo, with a 3-hour snorkel trip, a half-day ocean adventure that can include SUP or kayak, and a morning fishing-and-snorkeling combo. Small groups, bilingual crew, gear, and meals or snacks are part of the outings.

Purr Vida Lounge is a rescue cat café and adoption center in The Village Shopping Center in Brasilito, a short drive from Playa Conchal, Flamingo, and Tamarindo. Guests book timed cuddle sessions with rescued cats and receive complimentary homemade drinks and snacks. Custom cakes, adoptions, donations, and private lounge rentals also support the rescue work.

Rancho Matambu is a fenced vacation-rental compound on Ruta Nacional 933 in Matapalo, Cabo Velas, with a main house plus Rancho and Ranchita guest units bookable separately or together. The garden lot includes gated parking, Wi-Fi, outdoor space, and a pool; a car is needed for nearby beaches, and Tamarindo Airport is about 5 km away.

Red Pacific Sunset is a family-owned Playa Potrero company offering private Liberia (LIR) airport mini-van transfers and nature adventure tours. Options include zipline, Palo Verde, Rincón de la Vieja, ATV around Conchal and Potrero, sunset catamaran sailing, and combo days with horseback riding, hot springs, and mud baths.

Reserva Conchal Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 Robert Trent Jones II parkland layout at Reserva Conchal near Playa Conchal and Brasilito, Guanacaste. It stretches up to 7,021 yards over rolling coastal terrain with ravines, lakes, ocean views, and Tifdwarf Bermuda greens.

Rocket Frog Divers is a PADI Instructor Development Centre in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, offering scuba diving and snorkeling. The operation has been in Costa Rica since 2011. Call 506 8834 6646 to confirm meeting points, training options, and same-day availability.

Royal Charters Costa Rica offers private catamaran tours and yacht charters from Playa Flamingo in Guanacaste. Crewed excursions also serve Playas del Coco, Playa Tamarindo, and the Papagayo Peninsula on Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

Rumbo Shop Westin Conchal sits at Hotel Westin Conchal in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, on the Brasilito and Playa Conchal coast. It is grouped with the resort's restaurant options and stays open until midnight.

Sailing Conchal runs private catamaran charters from Conchal Beach in Guanacaste, including morning half-day sails, sunset catamaran trips, and full-day charters. Established in 2012, it takes private groups along the coast near Playa Conchal and Playa Flamingo. Snorkeling, paddle boards, food, and an open bar are included on trips.

Scuba Dive Costa Rica is a multilingual diving and snorkeling agency in Guanacaste, about one hour from Liberia International Airport, serving Flamingo, Tamarindo, Brasilito, Potrero, and nearby resorts. Morning boats visit more than 12 Las Catalinas sites, with seasonal Bat Islands bull shark dives, PADI courses, and Flamingo Marina catamaran tours.

A multilingual diving and snorkeling agency in Guanacaste, about an hour from Liberia Airport, serving Flamingo, Potrero, Brasilito, Tamarindo and nearby resorts. Offers Las Catalinas two-tank dives, PADI Discover Scuba and Open Water courses, seasonal Bat Islands bull-shark trips, snorkeling, and luxury catamaran tours from Flamingo Marina.

Sea Star Souvenir is a family business in Brasilito with more than 14 years of experience, working with selected artisans to highlight Costa Rica's ecological image. The shop carries Costa Rican souvenirs, clothing, and gifts from local artists. A typical visit lasts under an hour.

Seas the Day is a one-bedroom apartment in Villaggio Flor de Pacifico on Playa Potrero's eastern edge, sleeping three with a king bed and sofa bed. Guests get a terrace, Wi-Fi, bedroom air conditioning, ceiling fans, in-unit laundry, and a communal pool from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Playa Potrero and Playa Penca are within walking distance.

Family-owned since 2012, Serendipity Charters sails a 50-foot Beneteau Oceanis from Flamingo Marina along the Guanacaste coast. Private morning, sunset, and full-day charters include an open bar, chicken-taco lunch, snorkeling, and fishing; a small mixed-group Lucky 13 sail and overnight trips to secluded bays or Santa Rosa National Park are also offered.

Snack Shack, run by students for their community, serves handmade tortillas with natilla, pupusas, empanadas, pizzas, and weekly homemade baked goods including banana bread, donuts, cinnamon rolls, and brownies. Ice cream, fruit, and other fresh foods rotate through the daily lineup.

Special Places of Costa Rica manages vacation rentals in Playa Flamingo, from condos and private homes to luxury villas and beachfront properties. Guests can request concierge help with tours, transportation, and private chefs. The office sits in front of Marina Resort Hotel Condominiums at Sunset Heights, Flamingo Beach.

Spirula Trattoria serves pasta and wood-fired pizzas near the sands of Playa Conchal at The Westin Reserva Conchal. The outdoor trattoria has an open kitchen, drink pairing, and seating for large parties in the main dining area or a designated space. Dinner hours are listed from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. daily, with the weekly schedule available on arrival.

This two-bedroom Playa Flamingo condo sleeps four and looks out over beach, ocean, and mountains. Guests have a kitchen, balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi, two swimming pools, and free on-site parking a short walk from Flamingo Beach.

Sunrise Villas Alice is a pet-friendly, air-conditioned stay in Huacas with a garden, terrace, hot tub, and free private parking. Outdoor dining, a barbecue, and mountain views sit about five miles from Tamarindo Airport. Pets stay free with a private host.

Super López is a supermarket on the main road in Brasilito, Guanacaste, near Hotel Conchal and Papaya Restaurant. The store has roadside parking and sits a short walk from Restaurante Il Forno. It is a practical grocery stop for kitchen stays around Playa Brasilito and Playa Conchal.

Super Massai Grocery is a neighborhood grocer on Playa Flamingo's North Ridge, next to Amigos Taco y Beer along the Brasilito-to-Potrero road. Hours run 07:00-21:00 Monday through Saturday and 07:00-20:00 on Sunday.

Surfari del Mar is a woman-led, locally owned company offering private charters and sunset sailing with snorkeling from Playa Potrero. Tours are all-inclusive for small groups and families, with local guides covering Guanacaste's marine ecology and conservation.

ASADA Surfside operates the community aqueduct serving the Surfside residential area in Playa Potrero, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste. Built in 1974 and authorized as an ASADA in November 2010, it supplies drinking water under AyA. It is not issuing water or hydric-capacity letters until a 500,000-liter storage tank is installed.

Tandoor Indian Restaurant Potrero serves an expansive Indian-subcontinent menu with Costa Rica favorites, plus vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. On Calle 911 in Playa Potrero, it offers lunch, dinner, takeout, delivery, and event catering, with online reservations for up to ten guests.

Taxi Flamingo TG216 offers standard taxi rides, airport transfers, scheduled pickups, and delivery across Guanacaste from Santa Cruz canton near Playa Flamingo. English is available, and riders can reach the service at +506 8706 0839.

The Congo Trail Costa Rica runs a zipline canopy course with hanging bridges in Nuevo Colón, Guanacaste, along the Monkey Trail between the Flamingo-Brasilito coast and inland Route 911. Drivers can pay a daily fee to use its bridge and avoid the two river crossings. The grounds are open every day from 6:00 to 19:00.

Tico Adventure Tours runs ATV beach and dry-forest rides from Brasilito, Tempisque River wildlife boats with lunch, fishing charters, and all-day Rincón de la Vieja trips with ziplines, horseback riding, river tubing, and hot springs. Air-conditioned vans shuttle guests among nearby beaches and to Liberia and San José airports.

Top Spritz is an Italian restaurant on the south side of Super Masai in Playa Flamingo, serving fire-oven pizzas and homemade pastas. Vegetarian-friendly and vegan options are available, with table service, cocktails, and wine.

Tour Guanacaste in Playa Potrero arranges ATV, jet-ski, zip-line, catamaran, diving, volcano, and waterfall tours, plus hotel pickups across Guanacaste. The desk also books mangrove estuary boat trips, private vans, and event services for guests at hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals.

Tour Guanacaste arranges ATV, jet-ski, zip-line, mangrove boat, volcano, and waterfall outings for hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals across Guanacaste. The same operator also books catamaran and diving trips, private vans with bilingual drivers, and wedding or in-home event services.

Tours Arenas Blancas, operating as Arenas Blancas Adventure in Brasilito, offers ATV, jet ski, horseback riding, and zipline tours around Playa Conchal, Playa Brasilito, Flamingo Beach, and Playa Potrero. The office customizes Playa Conchal excursions for visitors in Guanacaste.

Villa Oceano is a nine-bedroom beachfront vacation rental on Playa Potrero in Guanacaste, with a saltwater pool, sauna, cold plunge, and private beach access. The villa has a chef's kitchen, outdoor kitchen and bar, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards, plus concierge, housekeeping, and a chef for breakfast and lunch.

This Potrero villa hotel sits about a 3-minute drive from Playa Potrero and 1 km from Potrero Bay, with clusters of modern villas, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant with a terrace. Italian-design villas and apartments are offered for short or long stays in the Flor de Pacífico development on Guanacaste’s Gold Coast.

Villas Catalina is a gated 16-unit community in Playa Potrero, a short walk from Playa Penca and Playa Prieta. Ocean-view condos share a pool, spa, and BBQ, with private balconies and full kitchens. Gate security and landscaped grounds sit near groceries and restaurants, with Sugar Beach and Flamingo a short drive away.

Villas La Paz is a holiday park of air-conditioned villas with kitchens at the west tip of Playa Conchal, next to Condor Lodge. The grounds include an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, garden patios, and free parking. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:30, and checkout is by 11:00.

Waffle Monkey Flamingo serves made-to-order Belgian waffles and Costa Rican coffee roasted at origin, 50 metres before Banco Nacional in Playa Flamingo. The cafe covers breakfast through lunch with sweet and savory waffles, brunch plates, sandwiches, and drinks. Leashed dogs are welcome on outdoor patio seating.

WetAss II Sportfishing operates a 31-foot Bertram Sport Fisher from Flamingo Marina, with twin Caterpillar engines, Penn and Shimano equipment, a cabin, and space for five anglers. Year-round offshore trips target marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, tuna, and wahoo around Flamingo, Tamarindo, Conchal, and Potrero.

Why Not Oceanic Sailing Experience offers private catamaran tours along the Tamarindo, Flamingo, and Papagayo coast, with gourmet dining, an open bar, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Sunset charters include a four-course meal, and overnight trips to Witch's Rock include air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms.

Yellowfin Sportfishing offers fishing charters from Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with a fleet of twenty boats fitted with sonar and fishing equipment. Founded in 2002, trips cover offshore billfish and inshore fishing for roosterfish and other species.

Zafira Sailing Costa Rica runs a 46-foot Fountaine Pajot Bahia catamaran from Potrero, offering private and open morning, sunset, and eight-hour full-day sails. Guests board by dinghy after a beach greeting near Surfside, then snorkel, paddle, and kayak in quieter coves with onboard food and a full bar.