I visited this region by chance when my children and I decided to get to know the more indigenous side of Costa Rica. We left 4 star resort in Guanacasta Papagyos and just drove along the roads until we felt drawn to some place. Coco Beach was that place. (This was a few years back but I wanted to share these pictures when I came across in cloud.) This is a small homey town. With a narrow stretch coming into it through a country side with farms and horses. Its serene and inviting. Towards main part of town there are street vendors with local goods and souvenirs. Pura Vida is the national quote. Sipping on coconut water from a cold coconut we would buy from one of the vendors every morning along the tree lined road before hitting the cove like beach. We even inherited a stray local dog [Lucy] for 2 nights. The locals walk around barefoot here . I welcomed this town that was hidden from the fray and seemed almost hidden. That's a true vacation. We spend out days jet skiing and swimming till the sunset, taking in nature and a life in a different continent. My kids were so at peace so I was as well. There is a hesitation to share these places since what makes them special is the lack of traffic. Let's keep these places sacred.