Flamingo Beach, Costa Rica: Upscale Guanacaste Beach Town

Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, Flamingo boasts the classic characteristics of a tropical beach paradise with pillowy soft white sand and clear blue waters. This crescent shaped beach houses the country’s largest marina and is a favorite among tourists.

But for those looking to visit a stunning beach without the hustle and bustle of a busy beach town, Flamingo offers everything one needs for a relaxing vacation getaway. In this Playa Flamingo guide, you will read about the town and beach to help you plan your visit.

This post has been updated May 19, 2020.

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Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica Location

Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica map.

Flamingo beach sits in between Brasilito Bay and Potrero Bay in the Guanacaste province and is 41 kilometers (27 miles) from Liberia Airport and is about a 1 hour drive. Flamingo beach is 273 kilometers (170 miles) and a 4.5 hour drive from San Jose.

How to get to Playa Flamingo

Driving

From Liberia…