3/22/2023 0 Comments Secrets costa rica![]() These towns are both at the top of the mountains, a short ride away from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Once you arrive at the town of La Junta, you must prepare for one of the toughest drives up swirly mountain roads without guardrails to reach the towns of Santa Elena and Monteverde. But it was the oceans views that 100% perfected the experience. The food was diverse and delicious with a Cuban twist. We feasted at Restaurante Habaneros where I tasted my favorite margarita in the world, infused with Jalapenos and Pineapple. This beach was perfect for snorkeling and leisurely swimming.Īfterwards, we all headed to Santa Teresa, the bordering town to Mal Pais. I ran into the soft waves like a turtle released from a fishing net. Upon catching sight of the turquoise greenish waters, I couldn’t take off my clothes fast enough. I have yet to ever see another beach quite like this. The next morning our new friends took us to a remotely hidden beach behind a fisherman’s market and kept out of sight by two giant boulders. Little did we know… the beauty that awaited. Our hearts skipped beats whenever we had to turn dark corners or pass cars on one lane roads. The curvy dirt roads were dark, dusty and unpaved. With little idea of what to expect of this place, we drove across the Nicoya peninsula. Instead, while stargazing on the ferry’s deck, we befriended a few travelers who invited us to a place called Mal Pais. But where to? After a lot of ideas and debating, we brought our car onto a ferry and crossed the Gulf of Nicoya aiming towards Montezuma. Punta Arenas: Malpais & Santa TeresaĪfter moisturizing our pores in the wet jungles of Alajuela, we decided to head back towards the Pacific Coast, where the weather is usually drier. The mellow town of Puerto Carillo itself is walkable and bustling with activities, restaurants, and shops. What is travel without local culture? Many other spots in Costa Rica are crowded with tourists and little Costa Ricans in sight. For example: at the beach, we watched the sunset while taking part in a soccer game between local Costa Ricans. And despite having the usual flow of tourism and modern re-imperialism by foreign expats, it still maintains pieces of local Costa Rican culture. But out of all the beach towns on the Pacific Coast, Playa Carillo won me over. I tried to snorkel here, but it was nearly impossible with the dark waters and constant waves. If you’re looking to enjoy a pleasant swim, the beaches along the Guanacaste Peninsula’s coast may not be for you. We drove to the very top of the town of Puerto Carillo and had a wonderful picnic overlooking the mountains. The road is adorned with mountainous hills, lush meadows, and quaint farms. The route to Playa Carillo alone was worth the trip. ![]() We reached this beach town via the roads from Tamarindo to Santa Cruz/Nicoya. ![]() Nestled between dozens of surf beach towns along Guanacaste’s coastline is Playa Carillo. Guanacaste: Puerto Carillo & Playa Carrillo
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