Aptly named ‘Playa Linda and Playa Bonita’, ( be careful for what you wish for because it just could come true ) are crescent shaped beaches nestled between two rocky headlands where boundaries become a fuzzy gray area and whatever you really want can happen.

The Gulf of Papagayo is dotted with scores of beaches, from developed stretches of white or black sand to secluded hideaways tucked into rocky coves. Those better-known offer plenty of leisure activities, including surfing, sailing, scuba diving and kayaking. Many more are remote and undeveloped, offering the chance to laze about in the sun, picnic or snorkel in total isolation.