Playa Espadilla is actually located in, as well as just north of, Manuel Antonio National Park near Quepos along the Pacific coastline (about an hour south of the popular surf spot, Jaco). You can reach the beach by driving two and a half hours southwest of the city of San José, where most travelers arrive in Costa Rica. Playa Espadilla Norte is on the north side and is publicly accessible, whereas Playa Espadilla Sur is on the southside and only accessible through Manuel Antonio National Park, which, with its abundant wildlife and thick jungles, is probably what you imagine when you think of Costa Rica.

You can expect to pay: 2000-5000 colones to use an umbrella and two chairs Around 1500 colones for a beer (that’s cold and hand-delivered to you!) Between 4000-5000 colones for two cocktails About 1000 colones for a coconut