Guanacaste · Gold Coast
Playa Flamingo,
Costa Rica
Your local guide to the beaches, restaurants, weekly events, sailing, and sport fishing of the Gold Coast — and how to get here and around.
Restaurants & Bars
Flamingo's Best Tables
Beachfront ceviche, marina fine dining, craft beer — a few local favorites to start with. Every spot is mapped in the full guide.
Marina Flamingo
Set Sail from Playa Flamingo
Sunset cruises, private charters, and fishing trips — all departing from the marina, minutes from anywhere in town.
Group Sailing
Catamaran & Sailboat Tours
Private Charters
Private Sailing Charters
Sport Fishing
Fishing Charters
Getting Here
Transportation Options
Book verified, safe, and reliable shuttles and private transfers directly to your accommodation.
Private transfers, local tours & concierge service throughout Guanacaste. Your on-the-ground travel partner based right here.
Core Services
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From Flamingo
Find Your Way
Playa Flamingo & Surroundings
Perfectly positioned on Guanacaste’s Gold Coast — everything is close.
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Tours & Activities
Top-rated experiences in and around Playa Flamingo, bookable instantly.
Private Sunset Charter of 50' Beneteau
Private Surfing Lesson in Playa Grande for beginners and intermediates
ATV Hidden Beaches Tour
Royal Charters: The Premier Yacht Charter in Costa Rica
Fun at the Ocean tour - 4 hrs - 25 ft boat
Semi Private Surf Lessons on Stunning Playa Grande
Private Sunset Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
ATV Tour Jobo
Explore the Region
Nearby Towns & Beaches
Flamingo is your home base for exploring Guanacaste's finest spots.
Surf TownTamarindo
Lively surf town with world-class waves, vibrant nightlife, and endless dining options 30 minutes south.
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Hidden GemBrasilito & Conchal
Stunning shell-sand beach just minutes away. Perfect for snorkeling, shell collecting, and quiet beach days.
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Local VillagePotrero
Charming neighboring village with a calm bay, fresh seafood shacks, and a very local Tico feel.
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Secluded BeachPlaya Penca
Secluded cove north of Flamingo ideal for kayaking, snorkeling, and escaping the crowds.
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CityLiberia
Gateway city to Guanacaste, home to the international airport, colonial charm, and shopping.
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National ParkRincón de la Vieja
Active volcano national park offering hiking, hot springs, and incredible biodiversity an hour inland.
See it on the map→About This Guide
Independent. Local. Just this bay.
PlayaFlamingo.com is an independent guide to one stretch of Costa Rica’s Gold Coast — the restaurants, weekly events, sails, charters, and shuttles around Playa Flamingo. Not all of Costa Rica, thinly. One bay, properly.
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