What is the best area to stay in, in Costa Rica?

Question

What area in Costa Rica is the best to stay in?

Don't care too much about nightlife.

Any advice/tips on travelling there is apperciated.

Thanks!

Answer 1

We retired 2 years ago and we are loving the Pacific side before you make a decision check out JACO

Answer 2

Tamarindo & The Gold Coast

Sun-drenched beaches with year-round surf, vibrant nightlife and a culture steeped in cowboy lore draw travelers to Guanacaste province. Beautiful coastlines and dry tropical forests dominate this vast region that spans the length of the Nicoya Peninsula across the open grasslands and arid plains of northwestern Costa Rica.

A picturesque stretch of beaches and seaside communities known as the Gold Coast is located on Guanacaste’s North Pacific shores. From south to north, this alluring expanse of coastline includes: Playas Negra, Avellanas, Tamarindo, Grande, Brasilito, Conchal, Flamingo and Potrero. Located 69 kilometers southwest of Liberia, Tamarindo is a popular beach town.