The best beaches and places to go in Costa Rica, North America

• + Costa Rica Overview

  

  Costa Rica has 1,290 km of coastline split between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Costa Rica also includes several islands. Cocos Island (24 square km / 9.3 sq mi) is some 300 mi (480 km) from landmass, Puntarenas, and Calero Island is the largest island at 151.6 sq km / 58.5 sq mi.

• + Costa Rica Monthly Temperature and Rainfall

  Note: This is the average monthly rainfall and temperatures and in some large countries it can vary between regions.

Explore the wonderful beaches and coasts of the regions in Costa Rica by clicking on the individual regions/states below or have a look at one of our top Costa Rica beaches above.

Not sure where the regions in Costa Rica are? Why not try our Costa Rica Interactive Beach Map.