Costa Rica

Playa Flamingo

Playa Flamingo - photo 1

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Playa Flamingo is a coastal town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It’s known for its white-sand beaches and calm Pacific waters, making it a pleasant access point for day trips to nearby dive sites along the Pacific coast. In terms of diving, the town itself has limited local dive activity due to few centers, and the area is more about beach relaxation and marine scenery nearby. Travelers typically base themselves here to reach other coastal dive sites along the Papagayo Gulf and broader Guanacaste region, with some operators offering introductory dives and snorkeling excursions in calm conditions. If you’re seeking structured diving, you’ll find more options by traveling to larger coastal hubs on Costa Rica’s Pacific side.

Essential information for traveling in Costa Rica

About Costa Rica

Sea
Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean and North P...
Timezone
America/Costa_Rica
Languages
ES
Demonym
Costa Rican
Phone prefix
+506

Practicalities

Currency
CRC
Voltage
120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
SJO LIR LIM XQP SYQ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Playa Flamingo

Nearby Dive Sites (10)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Playa Flamingo

The best time to dive in Playa Flamingo

The best months to dive in Playa Flamingo are from January to April and December. Temperatures are confortable (27-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C
02 - Feb.
28 °C
03 - Mar.
29 °C
04 - Apr.
29 °C
05 - May
28 °C
06 - Jun.
26 °C
07 - Jul.
27 °C
08 - Aug.
27 °C
09 - Sept.
26 °C
10 - Oct.
25 °C
11 - Nov.
27 °C
12 - Dec.
27 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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