There are no facilities on the beach, but you may find vendors selling shaved ice. Usually black with white spots, this species can go through a bright-yellow phase. A yellow guineafowl puffer photographed at reef. If you take the time to look in the crevasses, you may also spot the odd snowflake moray or a spotted snake-eel. Turtles, spotted eagle rays, stingrays, rainbow wrasse, puffers and angelfish abound at this location. The area is nicely sheltered on the left side (as you look out) from waves and current. You’ll find quite shallow areas out to the rock spit (↕3-8 feet/1-3m). Juvenile Cortez rainbow wrasse gathers in the shallow rocky areas. Lots of coral structures can be observed in the reef areas, but not too healthy-looking. Between them, you’ll find a less interesting large sandy area. With the Peninsula Papagayo’s quiet beaches, green forests, protected waters, and endless outdoor options, you might find it’s worth the splurge.The rocky/reef areas found at the two ends of the beach are the most recommended for snorkeling. However, we found a three-bedroom Airbnb apartment in the Marina Papagayo that sleeps six, working out to $163 nightly per person. Since most houses on the peninsula are high-end villas, Airbnbs are also pricey. There are two pool bars - Point Break and Point Break: The Sequel - so getting drinks is just as accessible in the water as it is poolside. The newly opened Planet Hollywood Beach Resort is also less than half the cost of the Four Seasons and offers up two pools and a hot tub surrounded by lounge chairs and private cabanas. When the rains do come, they are usually only in the afternoons or evenings. While the rainy season runs from May to October, Peninsula Papagayo is in the drier northwest corner of Costa Rica. Sure the Four Seasons might be over $1,000 per night for a couple, but come during the summer months, and the Andaz Costa Rica can be as low as $300 per night. With Peninsula Papagayo chock-full of all-inclusive resorts, the options for poolside lounging are endless. Top options are Playa Grande Playa Tamarindo, a popular spot equally fun for novice and expert wave riders and Witch’s Rock, one of the best surf breaks in the country. Surfing is certainly an option off the peninsula - particularly for beginners - but more experienced surfers typically venture elsewhere. Deep-sea fishing is also popular with marlin, sailfish, and roosterfish all common to these waters. Paddle through the open waters and explore nearby secluded beaches like Playa Huevo and Playa Palmares, which are only accessible by boat. The calm sea is ideal for casual exploring via kayak or canoe. Besides a colorful supply of fish, you might spot bull sharks, manta rays, and octopus among the gulf’s waters. The area’s volcanic history created an endless supply of nooks and crannies among the coral for fish and other tropical creatures to hide in and swim through.
Several species of rays, including spotted eagle rays, are seen here as well as large schools of fish.
More than 20 dive sites dot the Gulf of Papagayo, including the popular Monkey’s Head rock - appropriately named for the shape it resembles - off the coast of the Four Seasons Costa Rica. Just because the waves in this area are calmer doesn’t mean you can’t have fun in the water.
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