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OCOTAL
BEACH
Ocotal is
an exclusive hillside community of luxury homes and fine hotels located on
the NW coast of Costa Rica, just a half hour drive from the International
airport outside of Liberia. Sea and sky scapes are spectacular from each
property, and have been featured in such magazines as Southern Living and
Conde Nast. Service and quality complete the ambiance of Ocotal. Enjoy beach
front or hilltop dining, with menus offering a wide range of foods for all
tastes, including some exotic fruits and vegetables you may not have ever
enjoyed before.
 Villa
Cascada is set high into the cliff, yet it's only a quick walk to the beach.
The beach in Ocotal is one-third mile long, with splashes of volcanic rock
along the tide line. There's lots of tiny marine life to see in the tide
pools, which form with the ebb and flow of the tide. Ocotal beach is ideal
for swimming and beach activities such as 'jungle ball', which is volleyball
on the beach. At anchor in Ocotal Bay are sport-fishing boats, ready to take
the adventurous out to hook a marlin or sail fish. Snorkeling, diving, and
land excursions may also be arranged by your hosts at Villa Cascada. During
your stay, take a stroll around. There are many resident monkeys in the
trees of Ocotal to spot, plus a myriad of tropical birds and other wildlife
to encounter. Ocotal also boasts the only day spa in the area, which offers
a host of pampering services you're sure to enjoy. The natural beauty of
Ocotal and the ambiance of fine living have made Ocotal a prime vacation
destination.
COCO
BEACH
For an
interesting side trip and a $5 dollar taxi ride 3 km into Coco beach, a
quaint Costa Rican fishing village that currently is home to an
ever-increasing number of foreigners from around the globe, making it very
electric & cosmopolitan. Coco boasts a variety of restaurants with foreign
flavors from Italy, Mexico and the US, as well as the fresh seafood landed
daily by local fishermen. Browse the shops dotting the street in centro,
(downtown) and take in the array of arts & crafts displayed in the street
market featuring native craftsmanship & design. After sunset cocktails, the
tranquil Coco bursts into night, and' fiesta' is the word. Of the many bars
found in Coco, two are discos. Bar hopping is always fun and a great way to
take in the different ambiance's offered. If you're feeling 'lucky' try your
hand at one of the two casinos, and drink "free" while you test Lady Luck!
For one stop shopping stop in at Luperone, Coco's large grocery store which
also sells film, beach & personal hygiene products, beer & liquor. Leisurely
strolls along the shores of Coco are a popular past time for tourists and
locals alike. The sun cascades colors across the sparkling waters, with
dramatic effect late afternoons. Beach combing leaves you with pockets
brimming of treasures from the sea. A most interesting sight is one of the
commercial fishermen unloading their week at seas catch. Shark, tuna, dorado
(mahi-mahi), and red snapper are unloaded from small skiffs called 'pangas'.
Beach volleyball is popular with the young crowd, with nets often being
raised at low tide. Low tide is also the best time to lie out your towel and
bathe in the warm sun of Costa Rica. For the sport minded individuals, catch
a wave on a boogie board! There's always lots going on at the beach in
Playas Del Coco; where old traditions meet modern lifestyles in harmony.
'Pura Vida' (pure life) truly
describes Coco beach |
