Best beaches in Puerto Carrillo

6 ranked beaches in Puerto Carrillo, 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 Puerto Carrillo

1
Playa Camaronal

Wildlife-refuge beach south of Carrillo with open surf and a rugged natural setting.

7.0

2

Playa Carrillo

Palm-lined crescent beach widely regarded as the showcase beach south of Sámara.

7.0

3

Playa Coyolito

Low-profile beach pocket between Carrillo and Camaronal for quiet coastal discovery.

7.0

4

Playa El Torito

Small cove-style beach near the Carrillo headlands that is often overlooked by visitors.

7.0

5

Playa La Pita

Quiet local beach near the Camaronal approach with little mainstream travel coverage.

7.0

6

Playa Puerto Carrillo

Town-side beach identity at Carrillo with easy access to the same calm crescent coastline.

7.0

What makes Puerto Carrillo's beaches stand out?

Puerto Carrillo sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 6 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 Puerto Carrillo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.