Things to do near Playa Grande

Guanacaste packs volcanoes, waterfalls, wetlands and a dozen very different beaches into a short drive. Approximate drive times from Playa Grande.

Beaches

Playa Ventanas (5 min): Small, secluded coves and rock pools at the north end of Playa Grande. Walkable at low tide.
Playa Conchal (~25 min): Beach of crushed shells with calm, clear water. Good snorkelling and family swimming.
Playa Flamingo (~30 min): White sand, calm water, a marina, and sunset catamaran cruises.
Playa Avellanas (~45 min): Undeveloped surf beach with breaks for every level and a laid-back beach restaurant.
Nosara (~2 hrs): Surf and yoga town further down the Nicoya Peninsula. Best as an overnight.

Tamarindo estuary mangrove tour (5 min): Slow boat or kayak trip for birds, monkeys and crocodiles.
Sportfishing & snorkel trips (~30 min): Charters leave from Tamarindo and Flamingo for roosterfish, mahi-mahi and sailfish.
Catalina Islands diving (~30 min + boat): Volcanic islets with manta rays and large marine life, for certified divers. Boats leave from Flamingo and Playas del Coco.
Llanos de Cortés waterfall (~1.5 hrs): A wide curtain waterfall with a sandy swimming pool, near Bagaces.
Palo Verde National Park (~1.5 hrs): Tempisque River boat safari through wetlands with crocodiles and over 300 bird species.
Rincón de la Vieja National Park (~1.75 hrs): Active volcano with hiking trails, bubbling mud pots, hot springs, waterfalls, ziplines and tubing.

Guests at Casa Perico Azul can book concierge services through our property management team.

Costa Rican dinners and casados served at the villa.

Instructors matched to your level, at the right beach and tide.

Half and full-day trips, with pickup at the door.

Private drivers to and from Liberia airport.

Massage on the terrace after a day in the sun.

So the adults can make it to dinner in Tamarindo.