Sunset at Esterillos

Esterillos' is a beach town in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica.

Understand

Esterillos is located about 20 min from the town of Jaco. This beach is separated into Esterillos Este and Estrillos Oeste (East & West). On the far north end there is a small fishing community near the rocky point and on the southern end you'll find the main estuary, after which the beach is named after is found.

Esterillos is still very underdeveloped which makes it a quiet and relaxing place to get away from it all. There are good surf spots along the beach although most people seem to prefer the Oeste side. The 'Oeste' side is also called Bejuco by locals.

Drink

There are several bars and restaurants in Esterillos Oeste that are great.

Sleep

Mid-range

• 1 Hotel Rancho Coral. This beach house is located in Esterillos Oeste (West), 20 min from the Los Suenos Resort, and from the beautiful beaches of Playa Herradura, Playa Hermosa, Jaco, Playa Bejuco, and Manuel Antonio. $120+/night. (updated Mar 2022)

Splurge

• Beachhome Costa Rica Vacation Rentals, Torre del Tiempo, 2nd floor, Av. Pastor Diaz (downtown across from Banco Nacional, Jaco Beach), ☏ +1 801 938-3494 (U.S.), +506 2643-2222 (Costa Rica). Property management company that offers independently-owned luxury and family, fully equipped vacation rental villas, houses and condominiums around the Central Pacific Coast. 

Go next

• Playa Hermosa - Popular beach town about 25 minutes North of Esterillos.