Playa Zancudo is known to be one of the nicest and most deserted beaches in Costa Rica. It is a beautiful black sand beach situated about 20 kilo meters south of Golfito in the Puntarenas province. The less populated, six mile long gorgeous peninsula that shapes Playa Zancudo extends into Golfo Dolce and is open the Pacific Ocean on the West and is surrounded on the East by the Rio Coto Colorado. It is an ideal location for a relaxing holidays; Playa Zancudo provide travelers, surfers and families a incredible getaway to an area that is calm and peaceful compare to other Costa Rica’s other beaches. It has unspoiled scenery and utterly natural environments; Zancudo beach is a paradise for those who want a tranquil holidays.
Playa Zancudo is relatively quite and have several best swimming places on Costa Rica’s southern pacific coast. This beach is an excellent surfing and sport fishing destination also. Playa Zancudo also lies near a mangrove marsh with great prospects to watch much of the local wildlife. You can observe various birds, monkeys and crocodiles that exist in the area.
Playa Zancudo is a six km long flat beach has crystal clear blue waters of the Pacific serenely rotate onto the coasts of Zancudo thus creates gentle surf that is perfect for all to enjoy and relax. The northern end of the Zancudo beach is calm; the far south has waves enough to surf. The travelers who enjoys body surfing, or boogie boarding, the central beach area of the Zancudo beach is perfect.
The stunning sunsets during the day at this beach turns into a miraculous kingdom on a glittery night, as tiny phosphorescent marine life light up the waters of the beach to present a fantastic scene. This beach has magnificent views across the Golfo Dulce into the bay. It is a popular tourist destination because of the superb surfing. Playa Zancudo provides economical accommodations, excellent food, several bars, restaurants and discos with a casual atmosphere provide the ultimate holiday retreat.
Accommodation
There are no upper class resorts in this area, just small, cozy hotels are available that are providing economical accommodation to the visitors.
Tiskita Jungle Lodge – Playa Zancudo
Tiskita Jungle Lodge is located in Playa Zancudo on a gentle hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean; Costa Rica. It is very close to the Pavones where you will find great waves and rain forest. It offers to the nature lovers an outstanding opportunity to experience the wonderful variety of life in a lowland tropical rain forest. At Tiskita, Playa Zancudo holds a nature lodge and biological reserve hosting an abundance of wildlife on its 800 acres. Tiskita Lodge’s property includes mostly primary rain forest, smaller sections of secondary rain forest, and open orchards. A naturalist guide and an extensive trail system enable visitors to explore these forests and experience their fascinating sights and sounds first hand.
Tiskita Lodge is a collection of 9 individual cabins (sixteen rooms) and private rooms set amid the rich jungle of the tropical Costa Rican rainforest and fruiting trees. Tiskita Lodge has 60 acres of tropical fruit orchards and farm, featuring over 100 exotic fruits, including carambola, mango, mangos teen, guanabana, durian, pineapple, papaya, breadfruit, guava, vanilla, zapote, and more.
Cabinas Los Cocos – Playa Zancudo
Cabinas Los Cocos is located on Playa Zancudo which is far away from the hectic and stressful life. This hotel is lies on an unpopulated coastline backed by coconut and almond trees. Each cabin is fitted with fan and hot showers and have a kitchen, with all that is needed for morning coffee or cooking your own meals, and a fridge for fruit and drinks. Each cabin is a small house with privacy and comfort.
Zancudo Lodge
This is a high Class hotel specialized in Sport Fishing service located in Zancudo Beach. It is surrounded by beautiful natural landscaping. Zancudo Lodge is located in Playa Zancudo. It is four miles away from Golfito on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The visitors can reach by boat from Golfito. The hostel has twenty rooms, all with air conditioning, hot water, telephone, TV, stocked refrigerator, coffee maker and hairdryer. There are is a pool near the beach, so overlooking the ocean. A large whirlpool bath has also been added. They provide everything you need to rest and comfort.
Meals are served in family style in the dining room and bar, all you can eat and that will prepare your fish will be caught during the day. Some edible fish was brought back to camp and prepared for guests. There are small ships and boat available for trips. Their ships are built for fishing with comfort and safety. Each boat is equipped desire outriggers, depth finders, radios and excellent fishing front
Things to do in Playa Zancudo
At Playa Zancudo, the Pacific Ocean is the playground where visitors can involve themselves in a variety of water sports like, sport fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, water-skiing, kayaking, or tours of the nearby Rio Coto Colorado. You can also visit the Casa Orquideas Botanical Gardens and walk trails close to the river.
Playa Zancudo is a sleepy Costa Rican village extending along two miles of unpaved road. On one side of the peninsula lies a river estuary filled with marine life, bird and animal life.
There are several things to do in Playa Zancudo. You can have the following activities.
Sunbathing, Surfing, Swimming, Horseback riding, Boogie boarding, River tours, and kayaking, Bicycling and Sports and river fishing.
The world famous surf breaks Pavones or Punta Montapalo are very near, you can reach by a boat or car ride. The writers and artists will find the beauty and tranquility in Playa Zancudo. The world class sport fishing is available through some local contractor companies.
Across the bay, the OSA Peninsula (Corcovado National Park) offers tropical forest and river kayak tours.
Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica have both Tico and Gringo, both owned stores and restaurants that are conveniently located and offer varieties. There are an incredible range of fresh fruits and fresh fish available.
Getting to Playa Zancudo
Access to Playa Zancudo is either by boat or a long and rough 1.5 hour car ride from the town of Golfito; or you can take a water taxi from the docks. If you opt for a boat ride, be sure to take a camera as you will have plenty of fabulous photo opportunities along the magnificent coast, which is part of the charm of living or vacationing on remote Playa Zancudo.
