Travels to Gold Coast
The road between Brasilito and Playa Flamingo is an easy four-mile stretch of alternating gravel and pavement. As I neared the rocky peninsula that juts out from Flamingo’s shores, I spotted several dozen fishing and diving boats moored in the harbor.
I stopped briefly at the Flamingo Marina, a full-service port where boats can be chartered for some of the best deep-sea fishing on the Pacific. Experienced captains know the hotspots and help anglers pull in sailfish, marlin and mahi mahi. Every year Flamingo hosts several sport fishing tournaments, attracting both seasoned and novice fishermen who …
Location: Gold Coast, North Pacific, Playa Flamingo, Playa Potrero »
Activities: Pacific Beaches, Sport Fishing »
The months of November and December are marked by holiday celebrations throughout the country. Nearly every pueblo holds its own fiesta, where horse parades, rodeos and bullfights are the key attractions amid a host of festivities. Nowhere are the Tico’s deeply-rooted traditions more evident, as they come together to dance, eat, drink and ride their beautiful criollo horses.
In Costa Rica, the criollo horse is esteemed for its elegant high-stepping gait, noble character and hardiness. Its roots trace back to the Barb and Andalusian horses brought by the Spanish conquerors. The sabanero, or Costa Rican cowboy, …
Location: Gold Coast, North Pacific, Playa Brasilito »
Activities: Horseback Riding »
Having your own set of wheels is the way to go when exploring the beaches of Guanacaste. Although public buses run between the seaside locales, the freedom to go at your own pace and stop when the notion strikes is a key factor to a good road trip.
Today I was continuing north to the beaches of Conchal and Brasilito. Surfing would no longer be the prevailing sport, as the stretch of coastline between Playas Grande and Flamingo is too rocky and shallow for decent swells.
On the way, I stopped at an antique store where I …
Location: Gold Coast, North Pacific, Playa Brasilito, Playa Conchal »
Activities: Pacific Beaches, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Sunsets »
