CITY OVERVIEW

Playa Flamingo Population: 5,000-10,000
Location: Guanacaste Area (Pacific side of Costa Rica)

CPI Flamingo in Guanacaste is one of our newest beach location in Costa Rica. The province of Guanacaste is world famous due to fantastic weather and pristine white sand beaches. The province of Guanacaste lies in the northwestern region of Costa Rica and extends roughly from the coast all the way to Lake Arenal. The province is home to numerous national parks full of amazing flora and fauna.

Some of the more interesting national parks in the region are home to numerous bird, plant, and animal species. At certain times of the year the region is crossed by migratory birds and animals in the search for better feeding areas.

Throughout these national parks one can see some of the more amazing scenery in Costa Rica. In places such as Barra Honda visitors can see stunning caves, beautiful beaches and tidal pools, rainforests, streams, waterfalls, and much more. The amount of things to see and do in the parks of this region seem to be endless!

While the parks are nice and one reason why many come to Guanacaste, the main point of interest however are the tropical beaches. Guanacaste is home to some of the finest beaches in Costa Rica. The beaches tend to be relatively uncrowded, relaxing, and many are secluded. It is said by some that everything you need to see and do in Costa Rica can be found in just this one area!

One beach that stands out in the region is Playa Flamingo. The beach is famous for its whte sand beach in clear blue waters. The beach and surrounding are popular for water sports and fishing. Additionally the nearby parks of Santa Rosa and Palo Verde offer the chance to see some amazing flora and fauna. Within only a few hours of Playa Flamingo visitors can see the following: endless beaches, active volcanoes, small villages, national parks, rivers, lakes, and much more!

Without a doubt, Playa Flamingo is an wonderful location to learn Spanish and experience the finest Costa Rica has to offer!

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Courtesy of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
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