Once billed as Costa Rica’s most sophisticated beach with its pristine white sand, Playa Flamingo today stands for upscale, rich sleaze! You need big bucks to mix with the gold sequined crowd in this worn-out resort town. The area has a reputation for high-end prostitution and wide cocaine use. Most of the action occurs at the Flamingo Beach Resort, a 90- room resort on the beach with many overblown amenities! Stock up on toiletries and food at the Supper Massai, on the main north-south road. Stay at Brasilito and just visit this beach – your wallet will be much happier!

Tourist Offices
Across from the Resort you can exchange US dollars and travellers checks at the Banco de Costa Rica.