Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica
Playa Zancudo is located 22 miles south of Golfito and is perfect for people that really want to get away from it all. The six-mile beach is one of the calmest on this coast and offers a good place to swim, especially at the northern end. The best times to swim are two hours before and after high tide. Kayaking is also popular. Visitors can take a boat trip to the nearby mangrove estuary to see birds and crocodiles. Others may enjoy fishing. Zacundo has one of the best sport fishing operations in Costa Rica based at the Zacundo Lodge. (Photo courtesy: flickr.com/photos/guillermoduran/)