Posted by Jim Minshall on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 21:23
Playas del Coco, a soft sand beach nestled in the midst of two rocky headlands. Located 35 kilometers west of Liberia, this active beach village is easily accessible. Playas del Coco has been a retreat destination for many years and it draws global travelers.
Part of the draw of Playas del Coco is the extraordinary scuba diving, with turtles, various species of sharks, rays and angelfish among the diverse marine life that inhabits the local waters. In addition to being a scuba destination, Playas del Coco also offers some of the best sport fishing. Yellow fin tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, rooster fish and Pacific sailfish are bountiful.There are a wide variety of activities available in Playas del Coco most of the action in town is centered on the sea. Local shops offer boating excursions out to the small islands off the coast for surfing, sport fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Horseback riding, tennis, kayaking, and hiking are also popular.