Besides the main tank visible on the beach itself, Flamenco has a few more slightly inland. Walk along the inside paths of the beach and you’ll eventually get to them!

Look for lizards, turtles, birds and more in the islands mangrove patches!

As implied by its name, Bright Paddle is known for their SUP Glow tours as you wind through the mangroves at night and encounter sea creatures. Bright Paddle also offers Private Paddle Board Tours, Sunset Cruises and Boat Trips with Snorkeling. For more information and booking, visit their website: brightpaddle.com

Ranked amongst the best beaches in the Caribbean, Flamenco is the only beach with amenities like lifeguards, showers, changing rooms and bathrooms. When you get to the shore, stroll to the left and you’ll eventually bump into one of its most iconic attractions: the tank. Yes, one of Flamenco’s most known attractions is not natural, but man-made. There are two tanks, actually; one in the camping grounds and another on the beach. On the right (east) side of the beach, is the remains of an old shark pen. Best spots for snorkeling are out on the reef (left-center of the beach) and the shark pen (far right of the beach).

Look for indications of riptides at Flamenco, and exercise caution if the caution flags are up.

The food stands at the Flamenco Parking lot are also very tasty (try the Chicken Skewers!)

You will need Cash for Parking- $5 per vehicle + $2 per head, but well worth the money!

Snorkel through the calm waters of Tamarindo to spot Culebra’s Sea Turtles- you’ll find them near the buoys in the seagrass! Facing west with Cayo Luis Peña across the horizon, Tamarindo is perfect for sunset. It has shaded areas and picnic tables for a day at the beach with family and friends.

With trees providing shade all day, Dátiles is perfect for a picnic with the kids. 100 feet out into the water, and you’ll still have water only to your ankles. As is with any beach, make sure you take your trash with you!