Beaches of Flamingo & Conchal
Every named beach along the Flamingo & Conchal coast, on one map. Tap a beach for how to get there, what it is good for, and Blue Flag status.
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Playa Flamingo Blue Flag
Home to Marina Flamingo, the coast's only deepwater harbor and the launch point for local charters.
- Swimming
- Sunsets
- Boat launch
Playa Conchal Blue Flag
Sand made of crushed seashells instead of grains, a rarity even by Costa Rican standards.
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Walking
Playa Potrero
A sheltered, seldom-busy bay beach that anchors the more affordable, local side of the Gold Coast.
- Swimming
- Sunsets
- Walking
Playa Brasilito
The working fishing village and gateway beach that most visitors cross to reach Playa Conchal.
- Sunsets
- Walking
- Wildlife
Playa Penca Blue Flag
One of the few Blue Flag beaches on this stretch of coast, reached by a quiet trail north of Potrero.
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Walking
Playa Prieta
A local weekend favorite reached by a walking trail from Penca or a steep unpaved side road.
- Swimming
- Walking
- Wildlife
Playa Danta
The beach anchoring Las Catalinas, a walkable planned beach town with restaurants right on the sand.
- Swimming
- Walking
Playa Dantita
A short hike or low-tide rock crossing from Danta reaches a nearly empty cove of white sand.
- Swimming
- Walking
- Wildlife