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Voykit pocket guide · Costa Rica
Brasilito
Spend 1–2 days in Brasilito for beach time and easy day trips; arrive via Liberia airport (45 min) or shuttle from San José (5 h).
Brasilito is a small coastal village on Costa Rica's Gold Coast, offering a quiet beach, easy access to Conchal Beach and nearby surf towns. Its size and limited attractions fit a short stay of one to two days, especially when combined with a base in Guanacaste.
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season, calm seas)
- Avoid
- May–Nov (rainier, some roads may be muddy)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CRC
- Money
- Currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC, ₡); US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, with change often given in colones.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–45 excl. bed · Mid $45–70 excl. bed · High $70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Kölbi, Claro and Liberty sell SIMs at SJO and in towns; passport required.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergencies 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · US-style plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% service is in the bill; extra optional.; Guides: US$5–10 per person per tour.; Shuttle drivers: US$2–5.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in most of the country, including San José; drink bottled on parts of the Caribbean coast and in remote areas.
- Toilets
- Western toilets; put paper in the bin in many places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a soda | $2–3 |
| Meal at a local soda | $5–8 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $10–15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LIR · Liberia International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Liberia Airport → Brasilito shuttle
- about US$20, 45 min (check)
- Bike rental (full day)
- US$12 per bike
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Most sights are within walking distance; rent bicycles, scooters or ATVs, or take local taxis. Bus to Flamingo Beach runs several times daily; shuttle from Liberia airport costs US$20.
See and do
Known for
- Grey‑sand beach
- Proximity to Conchal Beach
- Budget accommodation
- Snorkeling on shell‑sand
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Conchal Beach | Walk south from town centre, about 500 m | 10 min walk |
| Flamingo Beach | Local bus from Brasilito, approx. 15 min | 20 min total |
| Las Baulas National Marine Park | Drive north on Highway 21, about 30 min | 1 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- Hotel Brasilito
- Beachfront, US$46 for two, AC, 12 pm check‑in
- Hotel Conchal
- US$85 double, 14 pm check‑in
- Cabinas Diversion Tropical
- US$37 double
- Brasilito Lodge
- US$11 per person in shared room, camping also
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpɛ |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈba.ɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Buenas' and a handshake; cheek kiss among friends; avoid: Skipping the greeting
- Conflict: Stay polite and indirect; avoid: Raised voices
- Time: Be on time for tours; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Nature: Stay on trails, keep quiet; avoid: Feeding animals
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus from San José costs about US$8 and takes ~6 h; check schedule.
- During the dry season Leather‑back turtles nest at Las Baulas; follow signage.
- Roads to Conchal can be muddy after rain; 4×4 may be needed.
Generally safe; keep an eye on stray dogs, lock valuables, and use registered taxis or rideshares.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Brasilito yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Grey‑sand beach
- Proximity to Conchal Beach
- Budget accommodation
- Snorkeling on shell‑sand
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Costa Rica Tourism Board – Guanacaste: www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/guanacaste
- Wikivoyage: Brasilito, revision 4950166 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4950166
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Brasilito
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergencies911
US consulate in Liberia (check address); other embassies in San José.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/brasilito). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.