Pretty much every beach on Costa Rica's east coast is impressive but Punta Uva, close to the border with Panama, impresses with calm waters, spotless sand, and perfect palms.

With 800 miles of coastline, you could spend a lifetime exploring Costa Rica's best beaches. Here's where to discover the coolest wildlife, sunsets, surf, and snorkeling.

Stunning stretches of Caribbean and Pacific coastline await. Whether the goal is surfing, snorkeling, exploring tidal pools, or simply soaking up the sunshine, there’s a Costa Rica beach ...

Nicoya Peninsula is ranked #1 out of 24 things to do in Costa Rica. See pictures and our review of Nicoya Peninsula ... this stunning black sand beach is a major nesting site for various sea ...

From Hawaii to Iceland to Greece, here are 15 of the world's most beautiful black-sand beaches. ... Playa Negra, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica . UIG via Getty Images.

Sink your toes into volcanic black sand. From Hawaii to Costa Rica and Iceland, explore the world's best black sand beaches. Explore these unusual shorelines across the globe. Travel.

Costa Rica has been a Black girl hotspot travel destination for quite some time, and the reasons why are rather simple: there’s something for every type of traveler.

Tamarindo is a popular expat beach town on the coast of Guanacaste Province in the northwest of Costa Rica. With over two miles of soft-sand beach and good waves, it has long been a favorite of ...