Summary:

A virtually uninterrupted sandy beach that extends for 20 km, with cliffs and pocket beaches at the northern and southern park headlands. The park’s shoreline is divided in several pristine beautiful beaches: Llorona, Corcovado, Sirena and Madrigal. Click on [+info] for more information.

Llorona is a spectacular beach that can be accessed through the San Pedrillo Station. This is a long hike trail that will be rewarded by the beauty of this long beach which in low tide is very nice for swimming.
Corcovado is the next long beach with similar conditions to Llorona. Access to this beach is possible through the Sirena Station.
Sirena beach is a high energy beach with rip currents and bull sharks. Swimming is not recommended here.
Madrigal is a stunning, isolated beach near to La Leona Ranger Station good for swimming and kayaking.

All around the park’s beaches at least 4 species of marine turtles laid their eggs in relatively large numbers. Dolphins, bull sharks and three species of whales including the humpback, can often be seen.

Several nature lodges are located along the coast near Corcovado both from north and south ends of the park.

Address (How to get there)

You can reach this destination by plane from San Jose or Liberia to Drake Bay, Carate, Sirena or Puerto Jimenez. If you are driving from San Jose take highway #2 all the way to Chacarita, Palmar Norte and then taking the exit to Puerto Jimenez. On this road follow the signs to Sierpe, La Palma or Puerto Jimenez. The whole journey will take about 8 hours. Contact your lodge for specific transportation arrangements.