Playa Potrero is a calm and scenic bay located in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, just north of
Playa Flamingo. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning sunsets, it’s a great destination
for travelers seeking relaxation away from crowded beaches.
The beach features soft sand, gentle waves, and a small local community. Visitors can enjoy
paddleboarding, swimming, or simply watching fishing boats come and go. Playa Potrero offers a
perfect mix of comfort, quietness, and authentic coastal life.
- Paddleboarding 🏄: Calm waters 🌊 make it ideal ✅ for beginners 🤙. 🏄♀️
- Swimming 🏊: Gentle waves 💧 perfect for families 👨👩👧👦 and kids 🧒. 🌊
- Beach Walks 👣: Long 🏖️, uncrowded stretches 🤫 of coastline 🏝️. 🚶
- Sunset Views 🌅: Spectacular evening skies 🧡 over the Pacific Ocean 🌊. ✨
- Dining 🍽️: Enjoy local restaurants 🌮 with fresh seafood 🍤 and Costa Rican cuisine 🇨🇷. 😋
- From Playa Flamingo 🏖️: 5–10 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚗. 🚘
- From Tamarindo 🏄: Around 35 minutes ⏳ by car 🚕. 🗺️
- From Liberia International Airport ✈️: About 1 hour 15 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚙. 🛬
- Bring sunscreen 🧴, water 💧, and a hat 👒 for sunny afternoons ☀️. 🚰
- Visit in the evening 🌙 for the best sunset views 🌅. 🧡
- Respect local fishermen 🎣 and beach rules ⚠️. 🙏
- Carry cash 💵 for small restaurants 🌮 and local shops 🛍️. 💰
- 7:30 AM – Take a morning walk 🚶 along the bay 🌊. 👣
- 9:00 AM – Breakfast 🍳 at a beachfront café ☕. 🥐
- 10:00 AM – Go paddleboarding 🏄♀️ or swimming 🏊. 🛶
- 12:30 PM – Lunch 🍽️ with ocean views 👀 at a local restaurant 🌮. 🍤
- 2:30 PM – Relax 😌 on the beach 🏖️ or read 📖 under palm trees 🌴. 🌳
- 5:30 PM – Watch the sunset 🌅 and enjoy dinner 🥂 nearby 🍽️. 🧡
