This specific beach, Playa Junquillal, is a haven for surfing. It is never crowded, a 4 kilometer hidden gem. The intense conditions are consistently perfect year-round for experienced surfers. Playa Avellana is a little north of Playa Junquillal; and it is ideal for both advanced and beginner surfers, with a variety of breaks, swells, and offshore waves. Also low-key, uncrowded. Playa Negra, just north of Playa Junquillal, is also a stunningly beautiful surf spot that is easily accessible. The Costa Rican surf is legendary, yet still remains uncrowded at the beaches near Casa Cielos Azules. The perfect balance!

There is excellent scuba diving conveniently located only a a few kilometers north.  Affordable dive boats can take you into the depths of the vast Pacific. Snorkeling is also fantastic, right in your backyard at Junquillal. Lobsters especially abound and are easily scooped up.

Let sight-seeing take on a new life with the under-water splendor of the Pacific Ocean's wildlife!

Within 400 yards from the villa are an estuary, a confluence of 3 small rivers, and a large mangrove area. This spot is perfect for kayaking and canoeing, especially at the sparkle of dawn. A Grumman canoe is available at the villa and kayaks can be rented from Pargos Adventures in Playa Negra. .

For the committed sport fisherman, there is a classy spot readily available in Tamarindo, Go Fish Costa Rica. For a local, more laid back and low-key experience, try Ovedio, who runs the local fishing fleet. He takes people out on the beautiful waters from the beach at Calle Jones, a small fishing village just north of the Iguanazul. He is a hard worker and very affordable for the fun!

If you want to meditate, relax, get in touch with self-love and knowledge, and find your inner peace through yoga, there's no better place to do it than here. Imagine doing downward dog on a copper-colored sand beach, the waves rushing in a cyclical rhythm, the sunset igniting the skies. No wonder it's a popular practice in Costa Rica, both for locals and visitors alike. For a personalized yoga experience at Casa Cielos Azules   try checking out to Tierra Pacifica Wellness or Playa Negra Yoga..

For a full day of both relaxation and exercise try one of these resorts. 

Within only an hour and a half drive is Rincon de la Vieja - get ready for an exciting volcano and rainforest experience. Ride on a sauntering horse through the rainforest to dazzling mountainside waterfalls. Relax and become one with nature at the volcanic thermal springs, mud baths, and thermals saunas. Mix it up with a zipline canopy tour. At Hacienda Guachelipin at Rincon, all these options are available, as well as rock climbing and tubing on a white water river. The Buena Vista Lodge also includes these activities, plus ecotours which include Tarzan swings, water slides in the rainforest, and more. Let the adrenaline rush and then end your day with relaxing thermal saunas all in the same spot!

For a smart work out that blends yoga, stretching and dancing, try Aqua Zumba at Move and Groove Eco Resort in Junquillal.  The aerobic work out takes place in their beautiful, shady pool. They have other activities too including water pilates, and land zumba. Lots of fun is guaranteed. 

Need a break after all the year-round thrills and excitement of Guanacaste, Costa Rica? Do it in style: check in with local masseuse Jesenia Espinoza E., a friend of the owner. She is a local gem.

For regular updates of fun things to do in Playa Junquillal, check out the Junquillal Community Page on Facebook. It has regular posts for cool new spots for yoga and other health related activities.