Nicoya Peninsula - Coco Beach Playa del Coco

Found at the northern end of the Nicoya Peninsula, Coco Beach is a popular destination. The attractive beach is set between rocky headlands and is popular with scuba divers. The beach is 1.6km/1mi long with dark sand and strong waves, hence a good spot for surfing as well. Coco beach is popular with Costa Ricans on the weekends, and the nightlife here is more exciting than in other beach areas.

The Coco Beach area offers the best scuba diving in Costa Rica, and dives usually take place around volcanic rock pinnacles just off the coast. Other popular activities that can be undertaken from this beach are snorkelling, sailing and sportfishing. Several outfitters are available to outfit visitor's needs. There are many accommodation options in the area.