Explora JOURNEYS Guide to
Playa Flamingo
Beautiful, energizing, mesmerising and meditative.
Where bohemian days meet soirees of luxury wonder.
- Time Zone: (GMT )
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: CRC
Mangrove-flanked sands and quiet bays lost in time unfold in either direction from pretty pink Playa Flamingo, a laid-back hideaway nestled on the edge of the Pacific. Head south for epic breaks and pura vida vibes around surfside Tamarindo; venture north for the primordial landscape of Volcán Rincón de la Vieja; or delve deeper into the Costa Rican hinterland for an optional up-close encounter with Volcán Arenal, the hulking giant that dominates the skyline. On its flanks, the thundering torrent of La Fortuna waterfall purifies the spirit before entering the sanctity of Monteverde cloud forest, where the roar of howler monkeys calls all jungle life to attention.