Playas del Coco

The town experienced rapid growth due to the increasing number of international visitors and foreign-born residents, who arrived in the 1990s.

Since Playas del Coco is one of the few beach areas in Guanacaste with a rapidly expanding infrastructure, it has become a hub for tourism and business.

[citation needed] Playas del Coco boasts a vibrant economy driven by tourism and the thriving fishing industry.

Playas del Coco supports a bustling fishing community, providing employment opportunities and a source of income for many residents.

This flourishing industry contributes significantly to the town's economic growth, while also promoting the preservation of the region's natural beauty.

Playas del Coco
Supermarket plaza in the small beach town of Playas del Coco, Guanacaste.
Plaza at the entrance of the small beach town of Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Sunset
Sunset at Playas del Coco in 2010.