Central Pacific Coast & Bejuco Beach:
The Central Pacific has many important national and private protected areas. These pristine green zones provide sanctuary for many endangered species. The two most well known areas, Carara National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park, are readily accessible natural laboratories that nature lovers will enjoy immensely. Carara National Park borders the Tárcoles River. This transitional zone encompasses several ecosystems and harbors an incredible variety of wildlife including the largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica.
Bejuco beach: Tranquil beach located between the popular beach and surfing towns of Jacó and Manuel Antonio and Quepos, Playa Bejuco is a great location for a vacation on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. Awarded with the ecological blue flag. It also has access to touristy locations such as Jacó which is 15 minutes away and Manuel Antonio National Park only 40 minutes away.
Surroundings to the north: Bejuco, Esterillos, Hermosa, Jacó, Herradura...
Surroundings to the north:
Jacó Beach: Jacó beach Costa Rica is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica. It's proximity to San Jose, great night life, surfing, central location, unique shops and galleries make. There's plenty of infrastructure, shopping, nightlife and accommodations to provide anything one might want in a beach vacation. The road follows the coast out of Jacó providing spectacular scenery along the beaches. At the top of the hill is a great spot for a final look back on Jacó. A little further is a perfect view looking down on the long expanse of Playa Hermosa.
Herradura beach: A superb black sand beach with aqua green waters and a palm tree lined shoreline; Playa Herradura is today a tourist hotspot on the Northern Puntarenas coast. Developments as Saint Regis and Los Suenos Marriott are both on the beach in Playa Herradura. The Los Suenos Marriott includes an 18 hole golf course, marina and surrounding condos. Sport fishing charters, visits to Tortuga Island, and romantic sunset tours
Surroundings to the south:
Further south you will find the area of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. Quepos is well known by sport-fishing enthusiasts and the blue water of this coast provides exceptional challenge and excitement for seasoned, as well as occasional, anglers. International bill fishing tournaments in these waters routinely tie and break world records. Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the country, and the most popular among locals and foreigners alike. Several trails lead through dense jungle growth to hidden sandy coves and magnificent lookouts over the ocean and beaches. Despite its small size and great popularity, Manuel Antonio has managed to remain one of the premiere nature spots in the country. Just a couple of hours walking the park’s trails are likely to present various colorful and majestic birds, white-faced monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, coatis, pacas, brilliantly colored land crabs, a variety of multihued butterflies, and more!
