The Playa Coyote area is among the most beautiful, undiscovered and remote beaches on the pacific side of the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste province. It is lying on the pristine coast of the Pacific. Its beaches are flat and safe. It is located in between Playa Manzanillo and Playa Samara. Playa Coyote is actually fairly isolated as nearly all roads leading to the beach are dirt tracks that are very rough and practically blocked during the rainy season. Moreover, most of the land around the area is owned by just a few people who are firm to never let the area turn into another Jaco or Tamarindo. Many of the Costa Rica’s richest families, including those of ex- presidents, own beach home here.
Playa Coyote is a virgin tropical ecstasy with a long and sandy horseshoe-shaped beach that is encircled by large coconut trees. Visitors can find several beautiful birds and monkeys along the beach, making it a great beach for bird watchers. The Playa Coyote area is make up of four main beaches. From north, the Playa Bejuco has the celebrated fashionable Punta Islita hotel, and the area’s single airport, which is suitable to land private jets. To the south is Playa San Miguel, which is separated from Playa Coyote with a river estuary. This estuary is wide and great for kayaking. To the farther south is Playa Caletas, where absolutely no development on the beach. South of this is the Rio Bongo area and then Manzanillo, MalPais, and Santa Teresa. We see the Playa Coyote area as becoming one of the nicest in Costa Rica, forever unspoiled by developing much more sustainable. Real Estate prices in the area are still relatively inexpensive because of it’s at present fairly remote.
Playa Coyote is considered by many to be one of the best beaches in Costa Rica. It is quite and tranquil. It is a perfect beach to have a long peaceful holiday away from the noise of the city; this scenic beach offers tourists wonderful sunsets and amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.
The waters here are ideal for swimming as the tide residue low most of the time. However, further south near Punta Coyote, the swells are adequate to surf. Many Tico families frequently visit here for a picnic and you will find good restaurant on the beachfront that has camping services and outstanding seafood. The most of the people who stay in Playa Coyote normally camp out on the beach. On the other hand, for those visitors who prefer a comfortable bed, San Francisco de Coyote has a few hotels, rooms and cabinas to stay at.
In addition the usual water sport activities, visitors can go for horseback rides along the coast or visit the nearby sea turtle rehabilitation program in Playa Caletas. Mountain bikes are easily available for rent out here.
Accommodation
Casa Caletas – Playa Coyote
Casa Caletas Boutique Hotel is an exclusive boutique hotel located on the beautiful western coast and unexplored Nicoya Peninsula, amidst tropical forests and immaculate white sand beaches.
The hotel is set in a peaceful spot surrounded by green gardens and stunning views of the cobalt blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Casa Caletas architecture is consistent with traditional Costa Rican tropical style. It blends modern amenities with tropical cultivated wood constructions, palm thatched roofs, handcrafted wood and wicker furniture, exotic foliage, stunning ocean views, and a gorgeous infinity pool.
Casa Caletas is a magical place to relax and enjoy an unforgettable getaway.
Cristal Azul Ocean View Villas – Playa San Miguel
It is located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula at Playa San Miguel. It is a perfect destination for holiday makers looking for the ultimate privacy, comfort and tranquility. They offer a touch of luxury to the visitors and cater to couples, small groups and families traveling to this unspoiled coast. They offer a full service resort, luxury cabinas. Cristal Azul is set on 7 hectares over viewing the stunning views of the ocean stretching to Mal Pais. Enjoy dining in the shade of oversized rancho, or poolside under a canopy of stars.
Activities / Things to do in Playa Coyote
The most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica are very clean and appealing. The water is pure and at just the right temperature. The beautiful scenery is just amazing. There are several activities in Playa Coyote and in nearby beaches. You can swim, dive, surf, fish or take the sun, some of the so many things you can do. Guanacaste beaches are ideal for surfing, known as one of the five points of the world for the practice of this sport. The fishing in high sea is also excellent since they are carried out championships of this discipline annually. Some of the beaches are ancestral places where the turtles spawn their eggs.
There are several activities in Playa Coyote, Costa Rica.
Camping Tanga and restaurant
Birds watching
Surfing
Turtle rehabilitation program and playa Caletas
Biking
Boat Tours
Canopy Tours
Diving: Scuba Dive Training
Horseback Riding
Sport fishing
Getting to Playa Coyote
The best way to reach this stunning Playa Coyote is to catch a domestic flight from the capital San Jose to the airports of Samara or Islita, and then drive out to Playa Coyote via the village of San Francisco de Coyote, which is around four kilometers from the beach.
Located around 7 km from Playa San Miguel, you can also take a ferry from Puntarenas city to Playa Naranjo or Paquera, and then drive up to Jicaral. From here, head west to San Francisco de Coyote.
The area is reached in rainy season only from the north. It is 3 hour drive to the international airport in Liberia. In dry season, the Rio Bongo to the south can be crossed to reach the upscale areas of MalPais and Montezuma. The coastal road is eventually be paved, linking the Playa Coyote area with both the north and south much more quickly.
