If you plan to dive but not too deep, then a snorkeling excursion is right up your alley. Prime diving conditions occur from November through May, when visibility extends 35-80 feet, whales are in residence (September-March), and several ray specie populations increase. If it's the ocean's depths you seek, then board a Flamingo scuba diving tour to the nearby Catalina Islands, a small island archipelago and haven for a spectacular variety of marine life, including giant manta rays with jaw-dropping wingspans up to 20 feet. Both courses offer spectacular scenery, including stunning ocean views. Or, head a bit further south to the Golf Course at Hacienda Pinilla, an award-winning, 7,200-yard, par-72 golf course designed by architect Mike Young. Two spectacular golf courses can be found within two-dozen miles of Flamingo: The first, the Reserva Conchal Golf Club, a world-class course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones II and offering a 71-par championship course. Pair your day out with an evening at select local restaurants, and talented chefs will prepare your catch to order. Serious game fishing includes tough catches of marling, sailfish, wahoo, big cubera snapper, roosterfish and yellow-fin tuna – usually on half- or full-day excursions. Don't miss it!ĭepart from Flamingo's world-class marina and say hello to some of the Pacific's best sport fishing, located just off the coasts of Playa Flamingo. Trust us – this is one of the coolest things to do in Playa Flamingo (and Costa Rica). ( Optional: Skip the drive and have the tour pick you up at your Flamingo vacation rental.) One of our favorite canopy tours features a ¾-mile zipline – that's 30+ seconds of sky-high fun and flight – plus several suspension bridges and wildlife sightings. Speaking of canopy tours – also known as zip-line tours – there are several excellent examples within about a half-hour of Flamingo. Tip: If you want to pump some serious adventure into your trip, combine your ATV excursion with a canopy tour. Tours typically last a few hours, or you can rent an ATV for solo exploration. If adrenaline flows through your veins, there's no better way to explore Flamingo's rugged roads, oceanside hills, and vast expanses than via an ATV, or all-terrain vehicle. We're smitten with Playa Flamingo's day spas, which offer luxurious pampering in any variety you crave: From hot-stone massages and paraffin pedicures, to organic mud wraps and botanical body scrubs, Flamingo's lovely spas will treat you to Costa Rica's exotic variety of restorative wellness and whole-body relaxation. Offering everything from epic surfing and gentle tide pools, to turtle nesting and snorkeling, there's something for everyone at Flamingo's beaches. Of course, there are more things to do in Playa Flamingo than visiting just our eponymous beach: Playa Brasilito, Playa Potrero, Playa Pan de Azúcar, Playa Conchal, Playa Tamarindo, and Playa Grande are a few of the most popular beaches nearby. Our own Flamingo Beach is the recipient of a Blue Flag – certification of our ecological and sustainable practices – and offers a mile of semi-remote, soft sands and shade-lined coast. Playa Flamingo is located on Costa Rica's famed Gold Coast, aptly named for its beautiful, white-sand beaches and glint gold in the sun. Just name the day and our in-house concierge, Cristina ( send her an email), will make it happen.Īnd now, 18 of our favorite things to do in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica:Ĭomb the Beaches (or Swimming or Sunbathe, or.) Hot Tip: Don't forget our EASY BUTTON! If any of these activities pique your interest, we're happy to book it on your behalf – absolutely no upcharge or fees! And we promise to make sure it's the best tour of its kind. From wildlife sightings and adventure tours, to beach combing and smooth sailing, Flamingo Beach is one of Costa Rica's most action-packed hidden gems. In fact, the list of things to do in Playa Flamingo is delightfully rich. Stretching a mile long, Playa Flamingo is crescent-shaped proof that paradise exists: pristine white-sand beaches, shade-lined coasts, and turquoise sea, teeming with spotted rays, dolphins, humpback whales, and endangered sea turtles.Īnd those are just four reasons to visit.

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