It is a long drive to San Jose Airport (4 hours).There really is not any nightlife in town.It is located in Guanacaste, where there is no jungle, little wildlife and not very many good adventure activities.Tamarindo is only 25 minutes away, providing more shopping and nightlife.It is only 45 minutes to Liberia Airport.There are shops and restaurants, but it is not overly developed.A rental car is nice if you plan to visit other nearby beach towns or attractions. Most shops and restaurants are within walking distance and cabs are readily available. It is easy to get around Flamingo, so a rental car is not necessary. In nearby Playa Conchal, there is the Westin Playa Conchal Resort for luxury travelers seeking the country’s best all inclusive resort. They offer a breakfast only plan or all inclusive. We highly recommend the laid back experience at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Beach Resort for anybody seeking a tropical escape at an upper mid-range oceanfront hotel. There are several hotels in Flamingo to choose from. Planning this way in advance can save you plenty of money and headaches. Any more than 4 days and you will be overstaying, missing out on other attractions. Any less than 3 days and you will not have enough time to enjoy the beauty and laid back feel. We recommend a stay of 3 – 4 nights at Playa Flamingo. The leatherback nesting season runs from mid-October to mid-February, when visitors may enjoy nighttime guided tours to watch these magnificent creatures as they lay their eggs. Playa Grande, just a short drive away, is a top surfing location and home to Las Baulas National Marine Park, one of the world’s most important leatherback turtle nesting sites. Flamingo waters are home to lots of beautiful Sailfish, Marlin, Roosterfish, Snapper and Yellow Fin Tuna, which is nearly under threat of extinction due to overfishing. Though the Flamingo Marina was shut down by the government years ago efforts persist to reopen it and world-class sport fishing charters are available here while tournaments continue to draw aficionados to the area. Diving trips to the superb Catalina Islands, right off Playa Flamingo, are highly recommended for underwater enthusiasts who might run into a white tipped reef shark or two, while catamaran tours departing from Flamingo head to the nearby Sugar Beach and Potrero for a day of fun on the water. Boutiques, restaurants and bars tastefully line its streets and the area is a favorite among wealthy Ticos and foreigners looking to avoid the pace of nearby Tamarindo.Īlthough sunbathing and relaxing on the gorgeous beach is a must, scores of tours and activities can be arranged in Flamingo. Sophistication lingers in the air around Flamingo town, which has seen a lot of development in recent years.
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