Playa Grande is a beautiful beach in Montezuma, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is often confused with another famous beach of the same name located near Tamarindo. Many travelers looking for a nude beach spend their days here. The only way to access the beach is by foot. There are no cars, no quads, no police, and no people.

It’s also a great surf spot, with fairly large waves compared to other beaches on the southern Nicoya Peninsula. Playa Grande boasts a panorama of picture-perfect white sand, blue skies and raging waves crashing the shores. The sand is smooth and clean and tall, swaying trees provide much needed cool shade.

On a very hot day, you can beat the heat by taking a dip into one of the cool rocky tide pools scattered around the beach. Playa Grande and its tranquility is superb for couples. The sandy coastline provides an idyllic setting for romantic strolls and its remoteness gives off an intimate vibe that appeals to the people. Moreover, the cascading waterfalls of Montezuma empty into the ocean right at the edge of the beach. The waterfalls are encircled by several natural springs.