This beautiful black sand beach, set against the backdrop of the ... Playa Pavones, located in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica, sits within a lush rainforest along its Pacific coast.

Several beaches in Costa Rica are designated as national parks ... Wildlife Refuge on the Nicoya Peninsula, Ostional’s black sand is one draw, but the other is definitely the turtles!

The first daughter has been photographed surfing on multiple occasions since arriving in Costa Rica last week.

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Costa Rica has earned a prominent ... Suitable bottom: Whether sand (beach break) or rock/coral (point/reef break), the bottom influences the quality of the wave.

Living in Costa Rica, I’ve spent countless weekends exploring our coasts, from the Pacific’s sandy stretches to the Caribbean’s coral-lined shores. Each beach has its own feel, shaped by the people, ...

She saw the system working against her and realized she had to play the game herself. Six months ago, she became a real ...

To help you pick the right sandy shore for your next vacation, U.S. News considered factors like beach quality, atmosphere and scenery to determine the best beaches in Costa Rica. Weigh in below ...