Playa Conchal
At Playa Conchal, the sand is composed of millions of tiny crushed shells that rustle beneath your feet. The mesmerizing beach is surrounded by turquoise waters, and it sits in a bay next to Playa Brasilito. The clear waters of Playa Conchal make it a wonderful place for swimming or snorkeling with an array of tropical fish.
Playa Conchal Best Things to Do
Get a quick stand-up paddle boarding lesson and head out to the Pacific to see the beaches of Tamarindo and Playa Grande.
2 hrs
From $85This tour starts with a kayak ride to a beach near Playa Flamingo. While you're there, you can snorkel, paddleboard, and eat a barbecue picnic.
5 hrs
From $655Area Guide
Playa Conchal is located in one of the most beautiful regions of Costa Rica, the Province of Guanacaste. Guanacaste is a combination of stunning first-rate beaches and incredible bird watching opportunities. The region is blessed with radiantly sunny days and unforgettable sunsets. Among the Guanacaste beaches, Playa Conchal is a gem. It is one of the only Pacific Coast beaches with crystal clear water, similar to that of famed beaches along the Caribbean.
In the Playa Conchal area, it is effortless to create a memorable and warm beach vacation. In addition to swimming and snorkeling, visitors to Playa Conchal can enjoy deep sea fishing excursions and hiking trips to the nearby national parks or nature reserves. There are even a few areas along the beach where overnight camping is permitted, and what better way is there to end the day, than beneath a starry sky? If camping, however, is not your cup of tea, the luxurious Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort and Golf Course provides first class lodging directly behind the beach, and it offers a resort day pass for those who would like access to the resort grounds and its amenities.
The neighboring town of Brasilito is within a short walking distance along the beaches of Conchal and Playa Brasilito, and in Brasilito, visitors will find an array of affordable Hotels, restaurants, and bars. Also within close proximity to Playa Conchal, the community of Playa Flamingo, with its palm-lined, white sand beach provides a small assortment of classy hotels and restaurants.
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- Playa Conchal Things To Do
Playa Conchal Things To Do
- Places Nearby
- Matapalo Guanacaste6 km.
- Papagayo Gulf10 km.
- Playa Flamingo1 km.
- Tamarindo4 km.
- Playa Avellana29 km.
- Playa Brasilito2 km.
- Marino Las Baulas National Park16 km.
- Playa Potrero10 km.
- Playa Danta14 km.