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RipJack Inn

RipJack Inn

3.5 out of 5
100m al sur de Minae, Cabo Velas, Playa Grande
8.8/10 Excellent! (399 reviews)
"Great location nice clean place"

Reviewed on 2 September 2025

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RipJack Inn
Hotel El Manglar

Hotel El Manglar

3 out of 5
Palm Beach Estates, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
8.8/10 Excellent! (303 reviews)
Great value for money
"Excellent location, wonderful beach access."

Reviewed on 26 August 2025

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Hotel El Manglar
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
8/10 Very Good! (1,234 reviews)
"Great view of the grounds"

Reviewed on 29 September 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Playa Grande

Flamingo Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and surf

Flamingo Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamingo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Playa Flamingo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Flamingo Beach
There is excellent bird and wildlife watching in the park. The nearby Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge, a salt water mangrove estuary, is thick with black-bellied whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, yellow-crowned night herons, kingfishers and crocodiles. Howler monkeys, raccoons and coatimundis are also frequently spotted.

Las Baulas National Marine Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Las Baulas National Marine Park and enjoy the surfing in Playa Grande. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Las Baulas National Marine Park

Reserva Conchal Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Playa Conchal at Reserva Conchal Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the local tours.

Reserva Conchal Golf Course

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Playa Grande that have flexible change policies?
At Expedia, we've been channeling our inner yoga master to provide you with the most flexible fares on the market. Simply mark the "No change fee" box directly under the filter subheading "Flexible change policies" to find your ideal flight to Playa Grande.
Which airlines fly to Playa Grande?
When you're ready to book your airfare to or near Playa Grande, these airlines are waiting to welcome you aboard:

  • American Airlines - 303 flights to or near Playa Grande each month, including 182 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.
  • United Airlines - 260 flights to or near Playa Grande each month, including 130 flights to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) per month.
  • Spirit Airlines - 152 flights to or near Playa Grande each month, including 152 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Playa Grande?
Book ahead of time, fly with budget airlines, avoid school vacation time — there's no shortage of ways! One more is to take advantage of Expedia's "flexible dates" function. Find your Playa Grande flight, then compare the cheapest prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a flight to Playa Grande was .
How much is a flight to Playa Grande?
One-way trips departing from () sold for as low as in the last seven days. During this period, the price of a return journey to Playa Grande varied between and . If you spot a bargain ticket, book ASAP — these prices don't stick around.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Playa Grande?
When you've planned where you'll be staying in Playa Grande, choose from these popular airports:

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 612 flights per month.
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 386 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Playa Grande?
If you can be flexible with what date you travel to Playa Grande, try to leave early on in the week. The most economical day to take off is normally Tuesday, closely followed by Monday. Saturday is typically the priciest day, with many vacationers opting to fly on the weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Playa Grande?
Plane tickets to Playa Grande varied from to in the last seven days. Generally, the earlier you book the better the price.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Playa Grande?
To land a bargain flight to Playa Grande, try to book during February when prices are at their lowest. What time of year is expensive? In the United States, it's the festive month of December.
How long is a flight to Playa Grande?
This depends on numerous factors, particularly where you'll be flying from. Here is a list of the most popular routes to Playa Grande plus their average flight times:

  • Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 3 hours and 38 minutes
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 3 hours and 11 minutes
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 2 hours and 56 minutes