Flamingo and Potrero sit together on a protected bay that offers one of Guanacaste’s most refined coastal lifestyles. Playa Flamingo is home to one of the few white-sand beaches in Costa Rica — a rare distinction on a predominantly golden-sand coastline — and the newly completed Marina Flamingo has transformed the area into the premier yachting and sportfishing destination on the Pacific coast. The world-class marina features over 90 slips for vessels up to 180 feet, oceanfront dining at venues like Oceana and Hazel Steakhouse, a rooftop pool and VIP club, boutique shopping, and a 24-hour medical clinic. Potrero, just minutes north, offers a quieter, more residential feel — a crescent-shaped beach with calm swimming waters, a growing community of restaurants and beach bars, and the kind of laid-back neighborhood atmosphere that keeps families and long-stay guests coming back year after year.