A List of the Cleanest Beaches in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica is known for its many beautiful beaches both in the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, however, contamination is always a concern.
One of the programs that have been implemented in the country to inform tourists of beaches that are safe to swim in is the Ecological Blue Flag program, which gives beaches 3 to 5 stars to certify their commitment with sustainable development and depending on how they comply with cleaning standards, educational programs, security, accessibility, emergency services, solid residue management plans and tourist services.
Although over 100 beaches in the country have joined the Ecological Blue Flag program, only four of them have managed to obtain five stars, meaning they comply not only with the quality of the water and good environment protection practices but also with the other aspects mentioned above.
The cleanest beaches you will find in the country are:
Matapalo: This is the Matapalo beach in Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, close to playa Zapotal, not to be confused with the beach of the same name in the South of Puntarenas. The extensive beach of tanned sand and clear waters is surrounded by rich nature and its ideal to practice snorkeling.

Punta el Madero: A white sand beach in Guanacaste, close to Playa Langosta, the beach strong swell and is rocky, therefore not great for swimming, however its scenic beauty makes it a great place to visit and relax since it is generally not crowded.
Playa Blanca: It is located in Puntarenas a very short drive from San Jose. This is a white sand beach, usually it can be accessed through Punta Leona but in reality it is open to the public and you can access from another road that leads to Playa Mantas right before arriving to Punta Leona. The waters are calm and you can swim here with no concerns.
Playitas: This beach is located in Puntarenas next to Manuel Antonio and north of Espadilla beach, it is a beautiful and pristine beach ideal to catch some sun or even go snorkeling. The beach is also known as a preferred LGBT destination.
Esterillos: Even though it has not earn yet earned the 5 full stars of the program, Esterillos Oeste completes the top 5 of clean and safe beaches in Costa Rica. This dark sand beach is known as a great surfing spot but it is usually not overcrowded. Esterillos is about a 30-minute drive from Jaco.
 

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