Best beaches in Flamingo

2 ranked beaches in Flamingo, Guanacaste

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Flamingo

1
Playa La Penca
Compact cove near Flamingo with quieter scenery than the main resort beach

7.0

2

Playa Plata

Lesser-known cove close to Flamingo with local discovery value

7.0

What makes Flamingo's beaches stand out?

Flamingo sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Flamingo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.