Beaches of Costa Rica

 We went to a few beaches during our trip in Costa Rica. The water was almost lukewarm, and the sunsets were bright red. This is different than back home in Anmore, where the water is cold, and the sun would disappear into the mountains before the beautiful sunset colors could reflect off the ocean. 

The beaches in Costa Rica remind me a lot of the ones in California and similar places I have been to. However, these beaches were much cleaner. There was almost no litter. The water was also very clean. During sunset, the water was like glass, reflecting the sky.

Some beaches were not safe for swimming, like the one at reserva. The beach and water was muddy, making it a great habitat for caimans, crocodiles, and other creatures. These types of beaches may not be too much fun for us, but they are very important for the wildlife and the nature around.

The beaches at Corcovado were amazing. There were birds running around in the shallow sea water, the barks of the howler monkeys from the nearby forest, and we even saw a tapir taking a bath. The sand was coarse and sharp though, which would not make it a great beach for humans.

  

We went to a beach where a whale-tail cape would form when the tide was low. Both sides of the whale tail had shallow water which was great for swimming. 

Ventanas Beach was small, with big waves and "windows" in the rocks.

Overall, the beaches were fantastic and beautiful in their own ways. Some had clean water and silky smooth sand, making them amazing for swimming. Others were able to hold lots of wildlife and had biodiversity we would not be able to find back home.