Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Camaronal
Wildlife-refuge beach south of Carrillo with open surf and a rugged natural setting.
Playa Carrillo
Palm-lined crescent beach widely regarded as the showcase beach south of Sámara.
Playa Coyolito
Low-profile beach pocket between Carrillo and Camaronal for quiet coastal discovery.
Playa El Torito
Small cove-style beach near the Carrillo headlands that is often overlooked by visitors.
Playa La Pita
Quiet local beach near the Camaronal approach with little mainstream travel coverage.
Playa Puerto Carrillo
Town-side beach identity at Carrillo with easy access to the same calm crescent coastline.
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.
