Home to the largest marina in Costa Rica, Playa Flamingo offers some of the best deep sea fishing experiences anywhere. Tourists can enjoy the large assortment of tuna, swordfish, marlin and snapper, which can all be found off the coast year-round.
Playa Flamingo also hosts the annual international sailfish sport fishing tournament every year in July. And there are plenty of opportunities to rent fishing boats for the day, so be sure to take advantage of the fishing here.
Playa Flamingo also offers a wide variety of water sports for the outdoor enthusiast. Visitors can scuba dive or go snorkeling year-round and enjoy the excitement of swimming with white-fin sharks, tropical fish and other types of marine life.
Enjoy sailing on the beautiful blue waters off the coast or arrange for a diving expedition or tour. You can also kayak and jet ski here. And don't forget to catch the waves -- Playa Flamingo offers excellent surfing opportunities.
You'll also find any gear that you might need, from scuba gear to surfboards, available for rent.
Relaxing on the luxurious, white-sand beach of Playa Flamingo is perhaps the most popular way for locals and tourists alike to spend time. On any given day, you'll find plenty of people sunbathing or relaxing on the beach in a lounge chair with a good book.
The mile-long beach is also a great place to walk or enjoy a horseback ride. Find some friends and play some beach volleyball -- and don't forget about a picnic lunch on the beach.
