Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast: Beach, Jungle, and Whales

Costa Rica is known for its many wonderful beachscapes, with breathtaking sunsets and light blue water. Costa Rica has hundreds of miles of pristine beach, stretching from the country’s border with Nicaragua to the southern tip at Playa Bonita, near Panama. Many beaches, like Tamarindo Beach on the Nicoya Peninsula, are lined with luscious jungles and beautiful wildlife. Monkeys, sloths, and even whales have often been seen from the beautiful sugar-sand beach. The feeling of being surrounded by untouched nature is valued by many, with thousands coming to visit these beaches each year. Costa Rica even has different colored beaches, like Playa Flamingo with pink sand, or Playa Hermosa, which is a black sand beach due to volcanic minerals.

For those seeking adventure, Highway 34 leads down the countries entire Pacific coast. There you can find, Uvita, a small seaside town with excellent amenities and a top-notch ocean view. Playa Hermosa and Playa Uvita are the go-to beaches for this southern region, and Marino Ballena National Park offers great trails into lush jungle. Uvita is also a great place to see migrating Humpback Whales. There are many tour groups that offer whale watching tours out of Uvita, seeing a whale breach the surface of the turquoise Pacific waters is a breathtaking experience, and it is something you don’t want to miss. Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is a great place to adventure and relax, featuring the best resorts, beaches, restaurants, and outdoor experiences like a jungle canopy tour or watching whales near the Osa peninsula.

Handsome Properties International is proud to be listing a 4-bed, 4-bath, and fully sustainable property in Atenas, Costa Rica. The gorgeous home and surrounding land is in the perfect place for a Costa Rican adventure, with the Pacific coast and its delights just under an hour away, and the capital city of San Jose only 25 minutes away. This property has the ability to produce several species of fruits and vegetables, a deep water well, and a solar heating system. For your continued enjoyment is a 6 x 14 swimming pool, jacuzzi, and basketball court.

The main level has plenty of living room and a balcony overlooking the property, with views of both valley and mountains. The master bedroom features both a full bath and a shower. This property is also wheelchair accessible. To begin your adventure of Costa Rica and its beautiful Pacific Coast, check out our listings and contact an agent today at Handsome Properties International!