Guest ziplining above lush rainforest canopy in Guanacaste
Things To Do

Pick your pace

From slow beach days to volcano hikes — Playas del Coco is a perfect launchpad for Guanacaste adventures.

Beaches

Blue seaside sculpture of a couple with a guitar along the Playa del Coco waterfront at sunset

Playa del Coco

The main beach in town — easy to reach on foot and the centerpiece of daily life.

Aerial view of Playa Hermosa with calm turquoise water, sandy beach, and anchored boats

Playa Hermosa

A wide, calm crescent of sand just up the coast — great for a relaxed beach day.

Panoramic view of Playa Ocotal with turquoise water, anchored boats, and the crescent shoreline below green hills

Playa Ocotal

A quiet cove with dark sand, dramatic cliffs and excellent snorkeling.

Adventure

Guest ziplining above lush rainforest canopy in Guanacaste

Ziplining

Soar through the canopy at one of Guanacaste's many adventure parks.

Group riding ATVs through a shallow jungle river crossing in Costa Rica

ATV Tours

Backroads, river crossings and viewpoints you can't reach on pavement.

White catamaran anchored in clear turquoise water near a sandy cove while guests snorkel nearby

Catamaran Cruises

Sunset sails along the coast with snorkel stops, food and drinks on board.

Two anglers holding a large mahi-mahi on a sport fishing boat off the coast of Costa Rica

Fishing Charters

Some of the Pacific's best inshore and offshore sport fishing.

Nature

Hiking bridge above a vivid blue river in the lush canyon landscape of Rincón de la Vieja

Rincón de la Vieja

A volcanic national park with hot springs, waterfalls and steaming fumaroles.

Rio Celeste waterfall pouring into a vivid blue pool surrounded by dense tropical forest

Rio Celeste

Rio Celeste, located in Tenorio Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, is a stunning 14-kilometer-long, neon-blue river famous for the legend that it is where God washed his brushes after painting the sky

Toucan, sloth, and howler monkey in lush Costa Rican rainforest foliage

Wildlife Tours

Spot howler monkeys, iguanas, sloths and tropical birds with a local guide.

Illustrated map of Costa Rica showing national parks and major destinations across the country

National Parks

Guanacaste is dotted with reserves protecting dry tropical forest and coastline.

Water Activities

Scuba diver photographing a sea turtle over a coral reef in blue water

Scuba Diving

Coco is a hub for diving — visit the Catalinas or Bat Islands for big marine life.

Snorkeler swimming among colorful tropical fish above a shallow coral reef

Snorkeling

Calm coves and clear water at nearby beaches make for easy snorkel days.

Paddleboarder on calm ocean water at sunset near the coast of Playas del Coco

Paddleboarding

Cruise the calmer mornings on a SUP straight off the beach.

In Town

Aerial view of downtown Playas del Coco leading to the bay and anchored boats

Downtown Playas del Coco

The heart of town for beachfront dining, shopping, groceries, nightlife, and easy everyday errands during your stay.

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