The quiet gorgeous bay of Playa Potrero is situated in the beautiful province of Guanacaste.  Here you can enjoy long dreamy summer days and numerous remarkable beaches and warm turquoise waters.  To reach this paradise drive just 45 minutes from the Liberia International Airport or four and a half hours from San Jose.  The area is rich in exotic plant and wildlife as well as a string of volcanoes which boarder the Eastern side of the Guanacaste Province. 
Playa Potrero Photo Playa Potrero Photo Playa Potrero Photo
See more photos in the Playa Potrero photo gallery. (photo gallery opens in new window)

Playa Potrero Information

Playa Potrero is a wonderfully tranquil place to pass the day lying on the warm sand bathing in the sun or reading in the shade of the Palm Trees.  On the north side of the beach is the small fishing village of Potrero and on the southern end lies the chic and popular beach and beach community of Playa Flamingo, with a full service marina offering boating excursions and water sport rentals as well as luxurious Hotels in and around the beach.

Here you can enjoy activities such as world class deep sea fishing for Marlin, Tuna and Swordfish.  Choose from a variety of water sports such as Scuba Diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.  For those wanting to get off the beach and discover the surrounding rainforest and wildlife try visiting one of the national Parks and nature Reserves Santa Rosa National Park and the Palo Verde natural reserve.

What and Where is Playa Potrero?

Playa Potrero is a Costa Rica Travel Destination located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. (see all Costa Rica Regions)

Recommended Playa Potrero Hotels and Accomodations

Villas Estival
3 Star Hotel Rating
$195-$260
Information
Book Now
Wonderful location with fully equipped villas, private beach access, swimming pool and wireless internet (more)
Sugar Beach Hotel
3 Star Hotel Rating
$100-$528
Information
Book Now
Located right on one of the most beautiful beaches in Central America (more)

Costa Rican National Reserves and Parks near Playa Potrero, Costa Rica

12 KM to Marino Las Baulas National Park
37 KM to Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve and Dr Rafael Lucas Rodriguez
57 KM to Rincon de la Vieja National Park
75 KM to Guanacaste National Park
75 KM to Santa Rosa National Park
88 KM to Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles Protected Zone
92 KM to Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
93 KM to Palo Verde

Destinations

All Travel Destinations

Beaches

Cloud Forests

Rain Forests

Volcanos

Mountains

Cities

Waterfalls

Airports

National Parks

National Reserves

Rivers

Regions

Costa Rica Regions

Nicoya Peninsula

Guanacaste

Central Valley

Central Pacific

South Pacific

South Central

Caribbean

Northern Lowlands

Central Highlands

Costa Rica Info

Costa Rica Maps

Costa Rica History

A Sustainable Future

Weather Forecast

Biodiversity

Amphibians

Birds

Mammals

Reptiles

Sea Mammals

Photo Journal

Costa Rica votes on CAFTA


Volcano Arenal in Photos


Independence Day Photos

(888) 456-3212

Contact Us

Costa Rica Home

Search Site

Playa Potrero Links

Accomodations & Hotels

Transportation

Maps

Playa Potrero Photos

Click thumbnails to enlarge photos

Playa Potrero Hotels

Compare All Hotels

Bahia del Sol

Villas Estival

Sugar Beach Hotel

Villaggio Flor del Pacifico