The beaches along a small stretch of the Pacific, south of the Gulf of Papagayo Playas Ocotal , Flamingo , Brasilito , Conchal , Coco and Tamarindo are some of the prettiest in the world. Mountains rise next to pristine sands and the ocean crawling up the shores in the protected inlets is calm. Every beach might be visited at dusk when the flaming orange sun dips and reflects its glowing hues at the edge of the water. Linger at the ocean's rim to let the gentle waves lap over your feet while watching the kaleidoscope in the sky. Flamingo Beach is of special note for it is a seashore resort with a very Latin American flavor, open-air restaurants serving local foods, small hotels and streets that are brightly lit in the evenings.
Flamingo Beach is also the site of a special nightly event.
From October to May at 8 p.m. about 100 or so visitors are admitted to the beach to watch the giant sea turtles emerge from the water and bury their eggs in the sand. Depending on luck, you may or may not get to witness the event and might have to sit for several hours in pitch black just gazing at a sky so crowded with stars it can only be described as heavenly. You can also search the tropical sky aboard the Manta Raya , either by using a reflecting telescope or reclining on a giant trampoline, while an astronomer lectures about constellations, planets, galaxies and star clusters. Because of its treasure house of natural wonders, diversity of sights and long list of things to do, Costa Rica is the next place to go. Large and comfortable with many amenities.