Puerto Carrillo
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Puerto Carrillo, situated along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province
, is known for its jewel among Pacific beaches. The town itself is very small (less than 500 full-time residents) and is predominantly a sport-fishing village with a variety of nice hotels, restaurants and tour operators. The population in Carrillo is mainly local residents and still maintains an authentically Costa Rican atmosphere.
Puerto Carrillo is a small unobtrusive community that has been playing host to some of the most well renown sport fishing boats in the world, since its discovery as a billfish destination over 15 years ago. The small town boasts several hotels, fine restaurants, stores, a small airstrip, and one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in Costa Rica. The tiny harbor affords protection to a small handful of charter and private boats that are here on permanent bases. The beautiful white sand beach it's popular with swimmers and it's an
ideal beach for your kids.
Carrillo also offers beautiful and secluded small beaches near by, El Roble is a rocky beach with its own waterfall and tide pools. Playa El Sur, beautiful medium size beach surrounded by palm trees (only accessible by boat)
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Carrillo is located approximately 41 km (25 mi) from Nicoya
, the economic and administrative hub of the region.
Access to Carrillo is via paved roads. The paving of the "Road 150" from Nicoya
through Sámara
to Carrillo was completed in early 2006, which greatly increased the accessibility of the region and dramatically reduced driving times. The total drive now takes about 4 hours from San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport
(SJO) and under 2 hours from Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR). Public buses operate between nearby Sámara
and Nicoya several times a day; express buses operated by Empresa Alfaro also connect Sámara
with San José
usually twice a day (except weekends). Air service is provided by Sansa Airlines to the adjacent Carrillo Airport
. The airport is no longer used by Sansa Airlines. The airport is used by Costa Rican government, Fuerza Publica, private charters and The Flying Crocodile ultralite flyers.
Guanacaste Province
Guanacaste is a province of Costa Rica located in the northwestern part of the country, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. To the north it borders Nicaragua. To the east is the Alajuela Province, and to the southeast is the Puntarenas Province. It is the most sparsely populated of all the...
, is known for its jewel among Pacific beaches. The town itself is very small (less than 500 full-time residents) and is predominantly a sport-fishing village with a variety of nice hotels, restaurants and tour operators. The population in Carrillo is mainly local residents and still maintains an authentically Costa Rican atmosphere.
Puerto Carrillo is a small unobtrusive community that has been playing host to some of the most well renown sport fishing boats in the world, since its discovery as a billfish destination over 15 years ago. The small town boasts several hotels, fine restaurants, stores, a small airstrip, and one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in Costa Rica. The tiny harbor affords protection to a small handful of charter and private boats that are here on permanent bases. The beautiful white sand beach it's popular with swimmers and it's an
ideal beach for your kids.
Carrillo also offers beautiful and secluded small beaches near by, El Roble is a rocky beach with its own waterfall and tide pools. Playa El Sur, beautiful medium size beach surrounded by palm trees (only accessible by boat)
File:Arial photo of Carrillo.jpg|
Carrillo is located approximately 41 km (25 mi) from Nicoya
Nicoya
Nicoya is a town in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, and one of its most important tourist zones. It serves as a transport hub to Guanacaste's beaches and national parks. According to the 2000 census, the city's population was 13,334—second only to Liberia in the province...
, the economic and administrative hub of the region.
Access to Carrillo is via paved roads. The paving of the "Road 150" from Nicoya
Nicoya
Nicoya is a town in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province, and one of its most important tourist zones. It serves as a transport hub to Guanacaste's beaches and national parks. According to the 2000 census, the city's population was 13,334—second only to Liberia in the province...
through Sámara
Sámara
Sámara, situated along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province, has long been a favorite vacation spot for both Costa Ricans and foreigners. The town is rather small with its main street leading directly to the beach...
to Carrillo was completed in early 2006, which greatly increased the accessibility of the region and dramatically reduced driving times. The total drive now takes about 4 hours from San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport is located in Alajuela Province, about from downtown San José, Costa Rica. It is a hub airport for TACA/Lacsa, and focus city airport for Copa Airlines. It is named after Costa Rica's national hero Juan Santamaría, a courageous drummer boy who died in 1856...
(SJO) and under 2 hours from Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR). Public buses operate between nearby Sámara
Sámara
Sámara, situated along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province, has long been a favorite vacation spot for both Costa Ricans and foreigners. The town is rather small with its main street leading directly to the beach...
and Nicoya several times a day; express buses operated by Empresa Alfaro also connect Sámara
Sámara
Sámara, situated along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province, has long been a favorite vacation spot for both Costa Ricans and foreigners. The town is rather small with its main street leading directly to the beach...
with San José
San José, Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San...
usually twice a day (except weekends). Air service is provided by Sansa Airlines to the adjacent Carrillo Airport
Carrillo Airport
Carrillo Airport is an airport serving Carrillo, a town in Guanacaste province, Costa Rica. The airport is situated between Playa Carrillo and Playa Sámara. It is also known as Carrillo Domestic Airport.-Facilities:...
. The airport is no longer used by Sansa Airlines. The airport is used by Costa Rican government, Fuerza Publica, private charters and The Flying Crocodile ultralite flyers.