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Playa Brasilito, Guanacaste.

Surf, SportFishing & Accommodations

Brasilito is a small village in Guanacaste , Costa Rica located on the North Pacific coastline, 3KM South from Flamingo Beach and a 20 minute drive North from Tamarindo Beach. Only 55 minutes from Liberia International Airport and  counts with an easy access to several other beaches around.

It started as a small fishing village where you could experience the real Costa Rican coastal village, that periodically became a budget option to stay. It is a long grey soft sand beach with beautiful sunsets and ocean front dining restaurants. The beautiful Conchal Beach is nearby, around 10 minute walk from the Plaza. Conchal is a breath-taking shell beach amazing for snorkelling and swimming in it’s turquoise water.

A lot of activities can be organised from here. Beach breaks allow locals and tourists to surf   when the conditions are right. Waves are suitable for all surfers experienced or not and body surfing is also safe to practice. It’s a very easy and fun left wave to ride with a normal swell size, easy to find; 5 minutes South from the Center. It is normally not very crowded.

You might be able to see horses and ATV tours along the coast, which is a great opportunity to observe monkeys and other wildlife around. Due to it’s strategical location, you can arrange tours to neighbouring white sand beaches like: Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, Playa Penca and Sugar Beach. Vehicles, motorcycles, bikes and ATVs are also available for rent so you can explore surrounding towns. Ask Conchalfun.com for Scuba Diving, Sport Fishing and Sailing tours. For unforgettable family time, Canopy, Wildlife and Volcano tours can also be booked from here to places like the Monkey Trail, Palo Verde,  Rincon de la Vieja volcano,  Miravalles volcano and many others.

It is also common to see fishermen catching fresh seafood everyday which is locally prepared in the different restaurants around. That is also the reason why Sport Fishing Tours are some of the most popular among visitors. Conchalfun.com offers a great combination of inshore and offshore possibilities; deep sea fishing is 25 miles offshore and you may be able to find: Sail fish, Marlin, Big Eye Jack, Yellow Fin Tuna, Mahi and seasonal Wahoo. On the other hand, inshore fishing from Playa Conchal is just 5 miles; Rooster fish, Cubera Snapper, Makarel, huge Needle and Jacks are found around the Catalinas Island. These boats are always equipped with full electronic navigations systems, GPS, marine radios and cellphones for your security . All of the experienced captains and staff speak English and Spanish and know the area very well.

For the culinary enthusiast, Brasilito offers a range of choices for such a small town. You can find local “sodas” which feature traditional Costa Rican meals for low prices like Sol y Luna, seafood options like Camaron Dorado, Indira bar&restaurant, Don Brasilitos; Italian menus like Il Forno and la Sodita Italiana, International like “Setimo Cielo” & The Spot and finally American style menu like Tikis Restaurant & Sushi bar and the local bakery Agua y sal.

As mentionned before, Brasilito provides some truly charming budget and mid range accommodations. You can easily find villas and fully equipped apartments with outdoor pools just 200 meters from the beach, suitable for families and groups. Regular hotels for accessible prices like Hotel Brasilito where you can spend a night or two or the week and get to know the costarican village lifestyle. Most of them are conveniently located where you can get everything you need during your stay. Resorts like Westin Resort&Spa are more expensive and offer high end luxury.

This place has kept an authentic flair but is also an economic resource for local families.  It’s  surrounding Real Estate development surprisingly has not influenced the local traditional lifestyle.. It is a stunning natural beauty in a central location where a lot of activities can be performed. If you are looking for an affordable place for vacationing, listening to the waves while watching a spectacular sunset away from the tourist bustle, come and spend your days surfing at Playa Brasilito, snorkeling and sunbathing at Playa Conchal or simply enjoy sailing, diving, fishing, golfing or any of the other things the Gold Coast of Guanacaste has to offer.

ConchalFun.com

A website created to support travelers, tourists and locals who might like to know about current activities, places or attractions around Playa Conchal and Guanacaste. This will feature as a useful guide during your visit, adapting to any request or concern you or your family may have.

We try to offer as many options available to confirm why this is a place to stay, enjoy and even invest around. Its nature, weather, agriculture, biodiversity and people are few aspects we can talk about to explain why living or vacationing here is a good pick.

Its tropical weather is fascinating thru all year. Two seasons well defined and marked: dry and rainy season (usually 6 months each). The main difference between this two seasons is the amount of rainfall. Wild-life can be easily spot as it concentrates around shrinking waters. Artic storms drive ocean swells Southward and surf tends to be more reliable during high-season for Surf tourism. Usually, rainy season starts in May for the following 6 months, September and October being the heaviest rain period. Guanacaste is next to the Pacific Ocean, where there are many tropical dry forests, savahanas; and since Costa Rica is a small country in terms of area, climate is diverse and varied and can be divided into several climatic zones, which are distinct and individual.

Conchal is located around 1Km from Playa Brasilito, better if you have a 4-wheel drive car to drive through the sand. It offers a diversity of activities what to do, places where to eat and events to attend. Besides having beautiful beaches around like Playa Minas, Playa Ventanas, Playa Grande, Brasilito and Flamingo… it does count with a selection of eco-tours to numerous places. Playa Conchal’s main characteristic, is its extended mantle of millions of shells assembled along the bay. This distinguishing fact makes this beach unique and rare for the Pacific Shore, paradise worth; that amazes every visitor. The further you walk, the wider, sweeter and more spectacular the sea becomes. It combines a crystal clear turquoise water, perfect for snorkeling; with palms and trees on the back to rest and admire the whole view.

This is a spot for families or big groups since you can find attractions for small kids and adventure tours for teenagers or grown-ups. There are options from several tours companies that can offer bundles and packages depending on what experience you are looking for. From the ocean to the rain forest, you can book activities like: Catamaran Sailing, Jungle River Wild-life Tour, Whitewater Rafting, ATV Tours, Horse Back riding, Volcano Trips, Zipline Canopy and much more. Most of them provide transportation and some meals according to the type of excursion you choose (half or full day) and prices vary per person and tour. Kids are always welcome and there are some adult trips only as well. Some of the most visited places are: Monteverde, Volcan Arenal, Volcan Miravalles, Volcan Rincon de la Vieja, Barra Honda, Santa Rosa National Park, Isla Tortuga, Palo Verde, Rio Celeste (Volcan Tenorio), Tamarindo, Bahia Piratas, Playa Minas, among many others..

Allong an incredible coastline, Conchal has a lot of places where to stay, from small hotels to elegant resorts, accommodation is not a problem since it provides nice options for different budgets and convenient locations. One, if not the biggest hotel in the area, is the Westin Golf Resort & Spa located specifically in this stunning white-sand beach. As well, there are many options for restaurants and eating places around. You might be able to find local seafood, Italian pizza, snacks and where to grab a cold beer.

This is a place where you can find as much as needed. Real Estate business has definitely grown within the years and it now runs a wide range of houses, properties, lots/land and commercials for investment and it has been a destination for many retires, expats and families all over the world to make this place their home.

This site is created with the purpose of sharing a piece of paradise with the rest of the world embracing the idea of a sustainable, responsible and controlled develop in harmony with our surrounding, our nature and our planet. Pura Vida Costa Rica!