Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Playa Guacamaya
Remote-feeling bay north of Potrero likely missed by broad map datasets
Playa Pan de Azúcar
Secluded bay with calm water and a remote feel north of Potrero
Playa Penca
Small photogenic cove with clearer water and fewer crowds than Flamingo
Playa Potrero
Long calm beach with authentic coastal-town feel near Flamingo
Playa Prieta
Quiet rocky-edged cove popular with locals and repeat visitors
Potrero sits in Guanacaste, Costa Rica and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Potrero or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
