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Category: Blue Zone
Monkeys, Macaws, Turtles, and More: A Wildlife Lover’s Guide to Playa Carrillo
Discover the wildlife of Guanacaste around Playa Carrillo, where howler monkeys, wild scarlet macaws, and nesting sea turtles are practically neighbors. This guide to Costa Rica's untamed Nicoya coast covers what to see, where to find it, and when — from the treetops to the turtle beaches at Camaronal.
Best Family-Friendly Beaches in Guanacaste
The best beaches in Costa Rica for families sit in Guanacaste — calm bays, safe swimming, white sand, starting with Playa Carrillo.
Healthcare & Medical Tourism in Costa Rica: What Expats Need to Know
Medical tourism in Costa Rica offers world-class healthcare at a fraction of U.S. prices — and for many visitors, it's the first step toward a vacation home, rental investment, or full-time life in the Nicoya Blue Zone. Here's what expats need to know.
Living in Playa Carrillo: What Makes It Costa Rica’s Best-Kept Secret?
Tucked quietly along Costa Rica’s southern Guanacaste coast, Playa Carrillo remains one of the country’s rare places where natural beauty, authentic culture, and everyday livability still exist in balance.
Living Well in Playa Carrillo: A Look Inside Costa Rica Blue Zone Lifestyle
Explore Costa Rica's Blue Zone lifestyle and the habits that shape health and wellness in Playa Carrillo and on the Nicoya Peninsula.