Costa Rica is like an onion…layer after layer is peeled away, revealing new depths you were unaware of, leaving your eyes stinging with tears due to the magnitude of the immense beauty that surrounds you. Costa Rica is like a person…a long-lost lover. A mysterious, complex soul, brimming with life and constantly leaving you in awe and wonder. Reeling you in, you fall deeper and deeper into mindless, consuming love with this piece of Earth. Costa Rica is many things to many people. This country truly is the most breathtaking sanctuary I have ever laid foot on. I know when we leave here we will long for this place in our cells, our bones. The soul of Costa Rica will be permanently intertwined with ours. A week ago we discovered our new favorite Costa Rican beach. Playa Linda, which means lovely or pretty beach, more than lives up to it's name. It is a secret, hidden gem, with no signs and just a small dirt road entrance. Driving down the quaint, bumpy beach road we remark over the manicured rows of palm trees upon palm trees, creating hundreds of perfect hammock spots and plenty of cool shade to lounge in. Finding an ideal spot, we claim a section of palms and sand, and set up our beach camp for the day. If anyone needs me, this is where I'll be… The volcanic sand is packed and firm, the beach goes on for miles, without a single soul in sight. Perfect beach-walking conditions, our beach therapy awaits. Untouched and pristine, this piece of beach is majestic and breathtaking. It is easy to get lost, seconds slip into hours, and it becomes difficult to remember what year it is. Time ceases to exist. No worries, no hurries, and no problems. Shiny, white objects glow under the piercing sun, as they lay half buried in the sand. Little gifts from the ocean, deposited on shore for the first person who happens to come upon their brilliance. 10 whole sand dollars, my priceless beach loot for the day. Shadows dance across the sand as I collect my last sand dollar, I turn toward the sky to admire a ribbon of pelicans strung above the palm trees, like Costa Rican Christmas lights. After a soothing beach walk we lounge in our hammocks and admire a Tico man fishing for his dinner. If you want to fish in Costa Rica, all you need is a piece of fishing line and a spool. Fishing poles are overrated. Why complicate life? (Fish for dinner, not compliments...) Mesmerized by the vibrant blue sky and the whispy clouds, this is so much better than any movie on any flatscreen TV. Lounging on the deserted sand, under the shade of our sunbrella, the clouds dance across the sky and melt into the horizon. We are full of gratitude for another unforgettable beach day of falling in love, happy coconuts, and only our footprints in the sand…
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Kari
8/5/2016 10:12:38 pm
This beach would be a great bocce ball spot and we'll let you know when we go next! It is a few kilometers north of Dominical and just south of Playa Matapalo. You'll see two cell towers on your left, before you hit Matapalo, turn left down that road right in between the 2 cell towers. Happy Beachin!
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8/6/2016 03:31:37 am
We are dying to go to Costa Rica! It looks like such a beautiful place - your photos are lovely!
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Kari
8/6/2016 07:41:21 am
Thanks!! You won't be disappointed!
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Aunt Mary
8/6/2016 07:39:03 am
Oh my. These were probably my favorite pictures ever! I almost felt I was there. How beautiful. Thank you for your posts!
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Kari
8/6/2016 07:41:42 am
Thank you so much :)
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Aunt Linda
8/6/2016 07:44:32 am
In my mind, I am on this beach with you. Just relaxing with a good book, swinging in your hammock, enjoying the view and the peacefulness. Your writing manages to take people to where you are. Keep up the with the great stories.
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Kari
8/6/2016 08:56:37 am
Thank you so much! This beach is your long lost soul sister, you share a name! How cool that your name in Spanish translates to mean 'lovely'. :)
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8/6/2016 08:04:39 am
Wow. Sounds absolutely amazing. That is my kind of day...beautiful, peaceful, and isolated. :) Thank you for sharing.
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Kari
8/6/2016 08:57:04 am
My pleasure, thanks for reading!
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8/6/2016 10:05:10 am
amazing images! One of my friends is currently over there!
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Kari
8/6/2016 10:20:52 am
Thank you!!
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Wendy
8/6/2016 10:17:08 am
Kari - Your blogs never cease to amaze me...you just "reel" the reader in and and voila, we are on the beach with you...sand between our toes and all. This beach looks amazing but Playa Carillo still holds our hearts!!! It is always nice to have a back-up close by. Hugs to you both and Soph!
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Kari
8/6/2016 10:21:40 am
Thank you Wendy! Nothing quite compares to Playa Carrillo, but this beach is a close second! Hope to see you guys soon! :)
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8/6/2016 10:39:49 am
Great Pics! I especially like the one of the birds flying.
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Kari
8/6/2016 12:19:07 pm
Thanks!
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Kari
8/6/2016 02:41:47 pm
You won't regret it :)
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8/6/2016 02:45:40 pm
You have an exciting life. Thank you for taking us along. I feel like i just went to Costa Rica from my bedroom lol thank you for this, but next time pack me in your suitcase.
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Kari
8/6/2016 03:17:40 pm
Haha, I will! :) And thanks!
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Danni
8/6/2016 04:32:35 pm
Oh lord woman! I love this beach and want to visit! Is it in the Osa peninsula or on the main land? Please email me for I'm hoping to head back south mid to late October. I hope you two will still be there!
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Kari
8/6/2016 05:04:51 pm
We should definitely still be in this area Danni! This beach is next to Playa Matapalo (sort of close to Quepos) and just North of Dominical. Let me know when you plan to go and we can give you more detailed directions or hopefully meet up with you! :)
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8/7/2016 05:08:11 pm
Nice post! Costa Rica is SO on my travel to-do list!
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Kari
8/7/2016 07:10:02 pm
Thanks!
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Kari
8/7/2016 07:10:36 pm
I would think so, there is no one there to regulate it or patrol so it shouldn't be a problem to camp there.
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Kari
8/8/2016 07:24:40 am
It truly is!
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8/8/2016 07:19:40 am
What a beautiful gem of a beach you found in Costa Rica. Wonderful photos. Thank you for sharing. I must pin this for others to see.
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Kari
8/8/2016 09:02:12 am
Thanks!!
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Kari
8/8/2016 09:03:19 am
Thank you!
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Kari
8/8/2016 09:03:39 am
Agreed!
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Kari
8/8/2016 09:03:59 am
Me too!
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Kari
8/9/2016 07:05:04 pm
Thank you so much :)
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8/9/2016 02:56:51 am
Wow this definitely looks like an awesome place for relaxation or even better a holiday. The beach looks secluded and loaded with tranquility. Loved your captures!
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Kari
8/9/2016 07:06:05 pm
It definitely is all of those things!
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8/9/2016 05:05:47 pm
Playa Linda looks so beautiful in all of these photos! Kind of like the backdrop on a computer that you stare at to distract you from work while ... well at work. My favorite is the picture with the car. Seems like such a great destination shot. And I love the onion analogy. Sheesh now I wanna get over there!!!
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Kari
8/9/2016 07:07:02 pm
Playa Linda truly is a gem!
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Kari
8/9/2016 07:07:49 pm
I hope you make it someday too!
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Kari
8/10/2016 12:31:54 pm
You won't regret it! Here is a post I wrote that you may find helpful, everything you need to know before your 1st trip to Costa Rica:
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Kari
8/10/2016 12:32:32 pm
My pleasure, thanks for reading and Costa Rica is definitely worth it :)
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8/11/2016 08:55:04 am
Great post! You really found some paradise in the sand! I absolutely loved Costa Rica!
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Kari
8/11/2016 03:59:11 pm
Costa Rica truly is unique and special :)
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8/11/2016 12:51:28 pm
Oh Costa Rica . How I dream of going there soon . Wonderful post
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Kari
8/11/2016 03:59:34 pm
Muchas Gracias!
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Kari
8/13/2016 04:54:11 am
Thanks I definitely will!
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Kari
8/14/2016 07:17:45 am
Thanks for your kind words :) Costa Rica is awaiting....
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Kari
8/14/2016 07:18:25 am
Yes it does! The hammock is calling...it's always Hammock Time somewhere!
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8/24/2016 03:09:01 pm
Playa Linda looks so peacful! I am really hoping for my next big trip to be Costa Rica!
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