On Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast, in Guanacaste, Playa Grande and Playa Ventanas form part of the protected coastal landscape of . The two beaches are close to Tamarindo, but they have a noticeably more natural and peaceful character.

Playa Grande is a long, wide Pacific beach famous for its surfing, sunsets, wildlife, and leatherback turtles. The open shoreline has powerful waves and a broad stretch of sand.

Mirador Playa Ventanas is a smaller and more secluded beach just north of Playa Grande. It as a beach surrounded by rocky headlands and mountains, with white sand, strong waves, and opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, hiking, and enjoying the scenery.

Playa Grande and Playa Ventanas represent an interesting combination of Costa Rica's natural beauty, surfing culture, and conservation history.

Most importantly, when visiting these beaches, the experience is not simply about sun and sand. You are standing on beaches that have become part of an international conservation story—places where ancient leatherback turtles still return to the shore, continuing a cycle that has existed for millions of years.