Playa Carrillo

Playa Carrillo is a postcard-perfect beach in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, next to the small fishing village of Puerto Carrillo.

Get in
The beach is accessible via paved road from its larger sister to the north, Playa Sámara. It is a drive of approximately 6 km.

Do
The typical amenities found on most Costa Rican beaches are harder to find here; the beach is relatively quiet and deserted. For the usual offering of rental and tour services, your best bet is to head to neighboring Sámara.

Sleep
There are a few accommodations in the town of Puerto Carrillo, on the hill that slopes eastward from the beach.


 * The Hotel Esperanza, on the main drag, is clean and comfortable, with a pool and a pleasant restaurant.

Go next
The coastal route south of Puerto Carrillo turns into a dirt- and dust-riddled affair. Though it is it is possible to explore the southwestern reaches of the Nicoya peninsula this way, it should not be done without a 4x4 and should be avoided outright during the rainy season.