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Old Mar 7th, 2006, 11:34 AM
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need help selecting a beach

Hi,
We are staying in Costa Rica for 2 weeks. Sjose to Torteguero for 2 nts, 2nts Arenal, 3nts Santa Elena, and then off to a beach for some r&r. We have 2 teenage boys with us who may want to try their hand at surfing, but at least be able to boogie board. My husband and I would rather lie on the beach. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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We came back after 4 weeks in CR.

If you rent a car, only 4WD!! Try Tricolor car rental, they are the most reasonable.

The best beaches for you are Nosara , Samara, Playa Grande and Tamarindo. Georges white sand, long, empty beach, nice place.
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Sounds like you are looking for the Nicoya Peninsula. Good surf, many nearly deserted beaches, a few fun and funky beach towns

To add to the above - Santa Teresa/MalPais area.

Since you have a week you may want to try a couple of areas on the Nicoya.

Montezuma is also a fun place.

Here is a website you may find useful.

www.nicoyapeninsula.com
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Thanks for the suggestions. Any recommendations for lodging?
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While in Montezuma, we stayed at the El Sano Banano which is now the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, we were just steps from the beach. There are a few beach suites. The suites have two double beds and a king in the loft. That might work.

Step daughter stayed at Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa or MalPais (I get them confused!) She loved it.

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