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Laboratory tests conducted by the National Water and Sewerage (AyA), identified what the 92 beaches with better water quality and less risk of contamination by fecal coliforms.
Vacationers will have less risk of illness at 38 beaches in Guanacaste, Puntarenas 41, and 13 of Limon.
Laboratory tests conducted by the National Water and Sewerage (AyA), identified what the 92 beaches with better water quality and less risk of contamination by fecal coliforms.
Vacationers will have less risk of illness at 38 beaches in Guanacaste, Puntarenas 41, and 13 of Limon.
Although the AyA analyzed 100 beaches Ecological Blue Flag program in the country has a total of 400 beaches with a statement of interest.
Mora acknowledged that another 300 will also be analyzed, but the project has been postponed due to lack of resources
The results show that there are zero records, very low or low fecal coliform, which allows the water is safe for swimming.
Adequate water for this practice must not contain more than 240 fecal coliforms per 100 milliliters (ml) of liquid.
In Guanacaste, all beaches tested by the AyA meet conditions for bathers to enjoy the sea without the risk of respiratory infections, allergies, vomiting, or diarrhea.
In Puntarenas, among the cleanest beaches include Herradura, Jacó, Hermosa and Esterillos west, where there are fewer than 10 coliforms per 100 milliliters.
The results of this analysis were presented at the Tenth Congress of Water and Environmental Sanitation, held in August in our country.
Positive data. Darner Mora, director of the National Water Laboratory, said the analysis looked at 100 beaches across the country involved in the Ecological Blue Flag Program.
The fact that 92% of those beaches have conditions suitable for swimming demonstrates the commitment of the municipalities, businesses, hotels and communities to keep in good condition and, thus, attract tourism.
Mario Baldioceda, president of the Federation of Municipalities in Guanacaste, said the good condition of the beaches in the province due to the cooperation agreements between local authorities and private enterprise.
In some cases, for example, every business contributes to the improvement of sanitary sewer lines.
In others, conditions the grant of a patent for a hotel or a local businessman to build its own sewage treatment.
To perform the respective controls, the Municipality of Liberia bought a boat to the coast and inspections to detect illegal pipes or receive complaints from neighbors, as Baldioceda said.
Mora, meanwhile, believes that still need to install signs at the beaches to swimmers who know what quality of water and, therefore, if you represent health risks.
The dirtiest. What has not changed AyA studies in recent years is the list of dirtiest beaches in the country.
This is Blue and Tárcoles in Garabito, the Municipal Beach in Puntarenas and Quepos and Portete center in Limon.
Simply put, Costa Rica beaches are stunning. From the smooth sands of the most popular tourist beaches to the rocky coast of some of the country’s more remote locations, the beaches here are just breathtaking.
Whether you’re visiting the Pacific Coast or the Caribbean/Atlantic side of the island, you’ll find that the beaches offer a number of opportunities, from relaxing on the sand to snorkeling to surfing to just admiring the view.
Northern Pacific Beaches
The Guanacaste region in the northeast portion of the country by far boasts the most beaches, some two dozen in number. This Pacific region has become known as the Golden Coast and many of the country’s finest resorts are located on the beaches here.
The abundance of beaches also makes this the most heavily populated tourist area, but guests can still locate a few Costa Rica beaches here that are far removed from the crowds of visitors.
Families like Playa Blanca, not far from the city of Liberia, because of its long, wide beach and gentle waves. During the dry season, it’s sunny here at least 12 hours each day.
Playa Brasilito is also a favorite northern beach thanks not only to its natural beauty but also because of the shops, hotels, and restaurants that are set up near the beach. There’s even an internet café nearby.
The beach at Playa Negra has rocky ends but plenty of clear space and magnificent waves in the middle, just right for surfers.
Playa Tamarindo is often teeming with tourists, especially during peak season when Costa Rica beaches are most full. Many hotels are located near this pretty beach as well as all the other things travelers need or want, such as small grocery stores, restaurants, banks, bars, and discos. Besides swimming, this is a good place to dive, snorkel, kayak, and fish.
Central Pacific Beaches
On the Nicoya Peninsula, visitors will find Puntarenas, the old main port city. Visitors to the Puntarenas will find several nice beaches, a boardwalk, plenty of hotels, and a variety of restaurants.
Further south, you’ll come to Jaco Beach, a favorite with locals and tourists and just 2 hours from the capital city of San Jose. Here, the tourist infrastructure is quite well-developed, making it popular with those who prefer not to be off-the-beaten-track.
The town of Quepos is home to a surf camp for novice and experienced surfers. This Costa Rica beach is stunning, boasting huge waves. After you’re done surfing there, you can take non-surfing family members to nearby Manuel Antonio National Park, which is home to a beautiful swimming beach and lots of other activities.
Southern Pacific Beaches
Most of the beaches in the south are not really meant for swimming. They are, nonetheless, breathtakingly beautiful and worth a look. Corcovado National Park has 37 kilometers (23 miles) of beaches but the waters there are often populated with unwanted swimming partners, such as hammerhead sharks!
Atlantic Coast Beaches
Dominical is probably the most popular of the handful of Costa Rica beaches on the eastern coast, especially for surfers. There are a number of surf schools here as well as surf shops that sell and rent boards and other equipment.
Playa Puerto Viejo, near the town of Limon, is a gorgeous place to visit. Full of exclusive hotels and excellent restaurants, this beach is good for swimming as well as other watersports.
