The Local Favorite Surf Beach in Guanacaste

As part of the Marino Las Baulas National Park, Playa Grande in Costa Rica is an important beach not just for surf lovers but for nature and wildlife. Located along the Tamarindo Bay, Grande is perfect for those looking for a more low key beach away from the bustling Tamarindo town.

With tan colored sand and bright blue waters, you don’t have to be a surfer to fall in love with Playa Grande. Separated from Playa Tamarindo by the Matapalo River, Grande offers travelers a less crowded beach to catch the perfect wave or enjoy a nice long walk during sunset time.

*This post has been updated August 2020.*

Location

Playa Grande map

Playa Grande is 64 kilometers (40 miles) and a 1 hour and 10 minute drive from Liberia International Airport. It’s about a 30 minute drive from Tamarindo.

How to Get to Playa Grande

You can use Google Maps or Waze as your GPS. If you want to go to the main parking lot, you can enter Hotel Las Tortugas as your destination.

From Liberia International…