Playa Flamingo
A white sand bay with clear blue water, quiet evenings and the Catalina Islands about 20 minutes offshore. Most of our clients spend 4 nights here.
- Fly into
- LIR
- Liberia about 1 hour
- Stay
- 4 nights
- What most of our clients choose
- Best weather
- Jan to Mar
- The heart of the dry season
- Region
- Guanacaste
- Gold Coast, next to Conchal
- Pairs with
- Arenal
- Private transfer, about 4 hours
Quiet, upscale and close to the islands
Flamingo is the calm end of Guanacaste: no real nightlife, a few shops within walking distance, and a white sand beach that in the right conditions takes on a soft pink tint. The Catalina Islands are about 20 minutes away by boat, with some of the best diving in the country, and giant Pacific mantas are regular visitors.
What our clients book most in Flamingo
Ranked from the trips we planned in the last 12 months.
- 01Sunset catamaran with snorkellingShared, 4 hours
- 02Catamaran sail with snorkellingTour
- 03Surf lesson at TamarindoShared, 1.5 hours
- 04Sunset horseback ride at BrasilitoTour
- 05Canopy zip lines in the dry forestTour
- 06La Leona Waterfall hikeTour
Best January to March
January to March is the heart of the dry season. May to November is greener, with more rain.
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An hour from Liberia
Where our clients go after Flamingo
Flamingo questions we answer every week
How far is Playa Flamingo from Liberia airport?
About an hour by private transfer.
How many nights do I need in Flamingo?
4 nights is what most of our clients choose: beach days, a sunset sail and a dive or snorkel trip to the Catalina Islands.
Is Playa Flamingo good for diving?
Yes. The Catalina Islands are about 20 minutes away by boat, with giant mantas, sharks, eels and turtles, and you can earn a PADI certification here.
Is Flamingo lively at night?
No, and that is the appeal: Flamingo is quiet. For restaurants and nightlife, Tamarindo is nearby.
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