Playa Langosta

What to discover

Playa Langosta lies beyond Punta San Francisco from Tamarindo. Its shoreline includes rocky areas and the mouth of the San Francisco River. The beach is associated with Las Baulas National Marine Park and leatherback turtle nesting. The nearby estuary supports mangrove habitat.

About the discovery

Pico follows the changing shapes along the shore. Tati compares smooth sand with the rough edges of exposed rocks. Their questions lead them from a beach landscape to the idea that every habitat offers a different kind of home.

Explore with Pico & Tati

Landscape sketch: From a dry, safe viewing spot, draw sand, rock and water. Compare their colors and shapes. Add a sentence about what might change when the tide rises.

Plan your visit

Choose a daylight visit with an adult. Ask locally about current tides, surf and access. Costa Rica’s tourism board identifies the northern rocky coast as unsuitable for swimming. Treat this discovery as a shoreline observation outing rather than a swimming recommendation.