Carrillo Beach

Carrillo Beach, one of the finest in the country, is located on the southern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula, next to Samara Beach. It extends along a small bay for 3 kms, and is fringed with palm trees, wooded hills and clifs that create a site of great scenic beauty.

The pounding of the sea against the cliffs, the crystal-clear water, the fine, white sands, the constant sunshine and a sense of peace are the major features of this site on the Pacific Coast. Walks can be taken along the rocky platforms at low tide where some marine life can be observed, specially in the little tidal pools.

The major attractions of the developed sectors of the coast are the large number of hotels geared to international tourism and the worldwide famous spot for sportfishing.The climate is hot and dry from December to the end of April, and hot and humid the rest of the year.

The beach is located 43 kms from Nicoya along s flagstone road that ends right at the shore.

Carrillo Activities

Things to do in Carrillo and Nearby Samara Beach.

• Carillo Tours - offers the most tours in and around Carrillo as well as to other major Costa Rican destinations.
• Pura Vida Dive & Snorkeling Center - Extend your visit of Samara and Carrillo into the depths of the Pacific Ocean with Pura Vida Dive Center.
• Wing Nuts Canopy Tours - Experience the tropical forest from the viewpoint of butterflies, monkeys, iguanas, birds, and the rest of the tree dwellers. Wing Nuts ~ Canopy Tours offer excursions twice daily from Samara Beach
• Guanasport ATV Tour - Take a ride on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and explore the beautiful Costa Rican rain forest around Samara.