Things To Do in Playa Flamingo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.