Whether you're sticking a toe in the water or searching for treasures on the shoreline, Ocotal Beach is a lovely place to spend time with the kids. Why not bring a picnic and a rug and make a day of it?

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when visiting El Ocotal. Ocotal Beach is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are numerous other worthwhile attractions to check out. Playa Hermosa, Coco Beach, and Playa Panamá are not far from the stretch of coastline and will fill in your day nicely.

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Santarena Hotel at Las Catalinas

$750

per person

Feb 1 - Feb 6

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)

Had a great stay. Quiet place with a beautiful beach. A couple of good restaurants within walking distance. A special shout out to Aurelio at front desk who went above and beyond to help us plan excursions. 4 star is due to no functioning hot water during our 5 day stay while they did try fixing it. Thankfully it was very hot outside.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Suitree Experience Hotel

$823

per person

Feb 1 - Feb 6

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)

The garden suite was wonderful as was the entire property. So unique, peaceful and an excellent viewing of the stars from the lookout site. But what stood out though was the fantastic service from Paulo, Johnny and Luis and everyone else, who treated us as if we were the most important people in the world. This is truly an unforgettable space and team!

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

$1,307

per person

Feb 1 - Feb 6

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR)

8/10 Very Good! (1,279 reviews)

The room had a mildew smell. The air conditioning was shut down the morning of the checkout, really early in the morning. Food was average service is good

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco

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History & culture

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Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco

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Theme parks

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Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch

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Reviews of Ocotal Beach

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If that is the beach in front of the RIU it is excellent. Very clean, scenic and walkable.

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Bahia Pez Vela Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bahia Pez Vela Beach during your trip to El Ocotal? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Coco Beach

4/5(489 reviews)

Explore the depths of the ocean with your snorkel and fly through the treetops of the jungle on a zip line in this picturesque beach town.

Diamente is a must see if ever in Costa Rica. This is absolutely not a zoo, but an animal sanctuary. All animals are rescued by MINAE, the Costa Rican ministry of wildlife. Make sure to do the zip lines, they have the longest dual zipline in Costa Rica!

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

4/5(18 reviews)

Meet the animals who live at Diamante Eco Adventure Park during your travels in El Ocotal. Discover the entertainment choices in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours.

Hermosa Bay Beach which includes boating and a sandy beach

Playa Hermosa

4/5(298 reviews)

Scenic green mountains enclose this beach where scuba divers, snorkelers and surfers flock to explore the curling waves and diverse marine life.

When you see this upon arrival you know thing are right.

Playa Virador

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Virador during your trip to Papagayo? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

El Coco Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to El Coco Casino during your visit to Coco? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.