2026 Coco Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in July)

El Coco, Guanacaste is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica. Nothing like having a cold drink while you enjoy the view, walk over the sand and get inside that refreshing blue waters. By looking at the ocean, feeling the warm salty wind in your face, you will see how the time stops just to the sound of the waves. This beach is internationally recognized for diving and surfing. Taking a boat ride to surrounding islets it’s a must. Many tours are available daily for different adventures, depending on your mood. You can also enjoy a beer watching the amazing sunset, while you have some chicharrones (fried pork) or a wonderful steak casado. Don’t forget to add ceviche to whatever meal you’re having, or just with a nice cold drink. It’s extremely important to keep hydrating your body (water & sunscreen) because of the dry weather. Most of Costa Rica’s beaches hold the Ecologic Blue Flag award to demonstrate their commitment with conservation and green community lifestyle, and Playas del Coco is not the exception. Tourists are requested to follow all recycling and clean behavior to minimize impact in local environment. There are plenty hotels, restaurants and shops in the area, varies from simple to very fancy locals, all of them with a great view and surrounded by nature. You can take a bus directly from San José downtown to Playas del Coco, ride can take six hours. Libera airport is an hour distance. #costarica #guanacaste #urbanexplorer #natureexplorer #maydaytrip #beachlover #beachview #sunset #sunnydays #playa #elcoco #beach #nature #pacific #surfing #diving #scubadiving #holidays

#beachlife Lovely beach and promenade with lots of bars and restaurants along the beach to entertain and feed you with plenty of shade to keep you cool. A good spot for people watching and just chilling out. The main street has many souvenir shops and places to grab food. Certainly worth a visit for a few hours although expect to find a lot of similar souvenirs in the shops.

20 days in Costa Rica. Visiting mountains, water falls and beautiful beaches. My favorite was playa del Coco. it was the right amount of activities and isolation. They have a nice place to walk on the beach. Restaurants, vendors or a massage are available along the beach. Many other activities are available too. I took a snorkeling sunset cruise. I saw many different fishes like an eel, puffer fish and a lobster. The sunsets were amazing. I went at the start of the rainy season, but it’s not bad. Most of the rain comes in the afternoon for a few hours. It’s just water and it’s warm. I can’t wait to plan my next trip to Costa Rica. Next time maybe you will join me. #summervacation#beachvacation