Beach Towns

Every Beach Town Tells a Different Story – Find the One That Feels Like Home

There’s something about the Pacific coast of Costa Rica that makes people pause. Maybe it’s the early mornings when the water is flat and silver. Maybe it’s the way each beach town has its own personality—some humming, some barely whispering. Or maybe it’s just that life feels more tangible here.

What the Beach Towns Offer

Beach towns draw people in for all kinds of reasons, but many end up staying for something quieter and harder to define. It just feels right. And for anyone looking to live, build, or invest, these are the towns where it all starts.

Each coastal town has its own identity. What you’ll find is variety—different energies, different views, different ways to live.

A Closer Look at the Communities

Playas del Coco is the most established. Busy, social, and full of life, it’s perfect for people who want restaurants, nightlife, and easy access to everything from supermarkets to marinas. Playa Hermosa is quieter, with a calm beach and a community that values privacy and space. Playa Panama is even more laid-back—less traffic, fewer tourists, and plenty of room to relax.

Playa Ocotal is small and scenic, with calm waters and incredible snorkeling. It’s a place to hide out and listen to the waves. Playa Matapalo is still emerging. It has that untouched feel that’s getting harder to find, but won’t stay that way for long. Then there’s Papagayo—high-end, well-planned, and built for people who want luxury tucked into the jungle.

Inland, Sardinal offers a different kind of appeal. It’s more local, more open, and more affordable. Perfect for those who want land, space, or a project.

Whether you’re drawn to oceanfront condos, hillside estates, or raw land with a view, each of these towns has something new to offer. No two are alike—and that’s the point.

Why People Are Moving Here

Some come to escape the cold weather. Others are chasing a slower pace, a better quality of life, or a place to invest that still feels like a discovery.

More and more people are choosing Costa Rica. Not just for the beaches, but for the community, the weather, the cost of living, and the sense of freedom that’s harder to come by elsewhere.

There’s no one reason people move—but once they do, they rarely look back.