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Where Is Coco, Costa Rica?
Coco, Costa Rica is a popular beach town — also known as Playas del Coco or Coco Beach — located less than one hour south of Liberia on the Pacific Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste Province. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 30 minutes away near Liberia, and a rental car is the best choice to see the surrounding areas.
What Is Coco, Costa Rica Known For?
A small beach town in Costa Rica, Coco is known for sportfishing, sailing adventures, and scuba diving. Surfing is also a common activity, but not for beginners. The town is a highly popular beach destination due to its easy access and close proximity to Liberia and inland communities. Coco is one of the oldest beach communities in Guanacaste and has been experiencing recent infrastructure developments and improvements.
A Quick Guide to Coco, Costa Rica
- Del Coco Beach: The mile-long horseshoe shaped main beach that spans the length of Coco Bay, Del Coco Beach is located at the end of Avenida Central and lined with palm trees, restaurants, and tour operators.
- Ocotal Beach: Two miles south of Coco Beach is a quieter and calmer black-sand beach and community called Ocotal Beach. There is one small restaurant by the beach that is a hidden gem.
- Hermosa Beach: Two miles north of town is another community called Hermosa Beach with a nice clean beach great for swimming in a bay, often filled with boats and the occasional cruise ship. The beach has many accommodations and a few restaurants alongside it, with many more within the town. Poor Calzón Beach is a hidden beach to the south within walking distance.
Popular Destinations Near Coco, Costa Rica
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park: Rincón de la Vieja National Park is a volcano national park one and a half hours north of Liberia. The park has a long trail system, stunning waterfalls in the forest, and plenty of wildlife like parrots and monkeys. Some tour operators offer packages that include horseback rides, ziplines, or mud pools.
- Tamarindo: A larger beach town one hour south of Coco, Tamarindo is known especially for surfing. There are many accommodations and restaurants of all types, as well as a casino and mini golf. Tour operators offer jungle tours on ATV’s, sportfishing, and sailing. There are also dive and surf schools around Tamarindo. The long beach is lined with bars, while Playa Grande is known for its protected leatherback turtle population.
Best Neighborhood In Coco, Costa Rica
- Downtown: Downtown supplies everything you need, including restaurants, accommodations, bars, and dive shops that are in close proximity to each other and the beach. It’s a lively place at night and on the weekends. Avenida Central and the beach are the scenes containing much of the action. Las Palmas is the community north of downtown next to the beach that offers blocks of accommodation.
Home-types in Coco
Coco has a variety of property types for you to consider when booking a trip. Here are the most popular property types in Coco:
- Condo: 564 vacation rentals
- House: 454 vacation rentals
- Villa: 228 vacation rentals
- Hotel: 80 vacation rentals
- Private Room: 34 vacation rentals
Points of interests in Coco
Coco has several popular points of interest for you to check out when visiting the area. Here are the most popular points of interest in Coco:
- Playa Virador: 59 vacation rentals
- Africa Safari Adventure Park: 59 vacation rentals
- Playa Penca: 59 vacation rentals
- Poor Calzón Beach: 59 vacation rentals
- Playa Hermosa: 59 vacation rentals
- The Congo Trail: 59 vacation rentals
- Costa Rica Issys Tours & Liberia Airport Transfers: 59 vacation rentals
- Diamante Eco Adventure Park: 59 vacation rentals
- Papagayo SportFishing: 59 vacation rentals
- Marlin Del Rey Catamaran Tours: 59 vacation rentals
