Playa Conchal, Costa Rica; A Beach Made of Shells

The Costa Rica beaches are called 'playas' that is theof silk.
Spanish word for the beach. These Costa RicaWhat is more, the water in this beach area is so
beaches are considered to be the world's mostclean, you can see all the little fishes swimming next
heavenly and exotic beaches.to you. That makes Playa Conchal a favourite spot
What makes the Costa Rica beaches exclusive is thefor divers and snorkelers, especially around the
variety. There are rocky beaches as well as sandycorners rocks and cliffs of Brasilito.
ones. You will also find Costa Rica beaches with aThis four kilometer beach stretch is accessible by air
border of palms. The sand of the Costa Rica beachesfrom San Jose to Tamarindo Airport, from where
ranges from golden and gray to black and even pink.you can take a 10-minute taxi ride into town. Still, you
You may even find vast stretches of white sandycan also get here by taxi from the Daniel Oduber
beaches too. The picturesque coastline of Costa RicaInternational Airport in Liberia, but it is around a
can be a feast for the eyes.45-minute drive. If you love traveling, you can enjoy
Playa Conchal issituated only two kilometers far froma lovely scenic drive from San Jose to Playa Conchal,
Playa Brasilito. This amazing beach is also a stoneswhich takes around 4 hours.
throw away from the famous Playa Flamingo andThe impressive resort of Paradisus Playa Conchal is
Tamarindo. Together with Playa Brasilito, this beach issituated close to the beach and it is one of the best
separated by a rocky headland known as Puntahotels on the coast, offering a fantastic array of
Conchal, which gets its name from the sand foundmarine life on display that you can enjoy and even
here that is composed of hundreds of millions of tinyswim with the many tropical fish that dwell here and
crushed shells.catch a glimpse of stingrays that swim in the area.
It looks as if you are walking on normal sand, butFor the more adventurous, deep seas fishing, scuba
when you look down, you discover in astonishmentdiving, and other water sports are offered as well.
that the shiny white sand is actually made of tinyIf you get tired of the beach, Playa Conchal is also
crushed shells! Playa Conchal is a tropical beach inclose to several national parks and natural reserves
every aspect. Beautifull shells, green scenery, hot sunand nearby there is a small estuary as well.
and the best, the water. It's only when swimming inSurrounded by a number of cattle ranches, Playa
Playa Conchal when you trully undestand why thisConchal also has quite a few areas where one can
beach is so special. The crystal clear water of thecamp out and sleep under the stars.
sea is so soft, it feels like swimming between layers