A beach made of crushed shells, with some of the clearest water in Guanacaste and the Westin's all-inclusive behind it. Most of our clients spend 4 nights here.
Conchal's shore is made of crushed shells rather than sand, and without fine sand to cloud it the water stays clear enough to snorkel straight off the beach. It sits 2 km from the village of Brasilito and close to Flamingo and Tamarindo, which makes it a good base for the rest of Guanacaste. Please leave the shells on the beach: that is what keeps it this way.
3-star and above only, chosen by our team in Costa Rica.
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Our go-to for families on Conchal's shell beach: all-inclusive, an 18-hole golf course, a lagoon-style pool, a full spa and an adults-only section that works for couples.
Ranked from the trips we planned in the last 12 months.
01Catamaran sail with snorkellingShared, 4 hours
02Sunset catamaran sailShared, 4 hours
03Sunset horseback ride at BrasilitoPrivate, 2 hours
04Safari float on the Tenorio RiverShared
05Tamarindo estuary by boatTour, 2 hours
06Rincón de la Vieja hike and Oropéndola WaterfallTour
When to go
Best January to March
January to March is the heart of the dry season. Costa Ricans love Conchal too, so weekends in high season are busy and weekdays quieter. May to November is greener, with more rain.
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Heart of the dry seasonRest of the yearSemana Santa, 21 to 28 March 2027: plan early
Getting here
An hour from Liberia
From Liberia (LIR)about 1 hourPrivate transfer, with a meet and greet at arrivals
From Arenalabout 4.5 hoursPrivate transfer, our most planned route here
From Monteverde3 to 3.5 hoursPrivate transfer down from the cloud forest
The beach is made of crushed shells, not sand, so the water stays unusually clear and you can snorkel right from the shore.
How many nights do I need at Conchal?
4 nights is what most of our clients choose: beach days, a catamaran sail and a day trip inland.
Is the Westin Reserva Conchal good for families?
It is our go-to for families, and it has an adults-only section that works well for couples.
How far is Conchal from Liberia airport?
About an hour by private transfer.
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