To help you pick the right sandy shore for your next vacation, U.S. News considered factors like beach quality, atmosphere and scenery to determine the best beaches in Costa Rica. Weigh in below ...

Once an important banana port on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, Puerto Limon is better known as a good jumping-off point for visitors headed to Cahuita and Tortuguero national parks, or the Gandoc ...

The village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca – which is located on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast near ... the top surfing spot. Travelers recommend visiting Playa Negra's black-sand beach – located ...