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Operation Rich Coast holding ‘CleanUp for the Oceans’

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Saturday's event includes more than 40 locations where volunteers will gather to clean up Costa Rica's beaches.
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Get there with GOPlaya: Beach search engine offers exclusive rental car benefits

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GOPlaya's rental car portal has exclusive benefits to turn your getaway into the perfect vacation. 
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GOPlaya Beach of the Week: Mangos Beach

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Playa Mangos is an unspoiled, tranquil beach in the Nicoya Peninsula.
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GOPlaya Beach of the Week: Buena Beach

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You can't just drive up to Buena Beach. It's a 400-meter walk through a beautiful trail right next to the Occidental Papagayo hotel. You'll know you've gotten there once you hit a pristine white sand beach with turquoise water and calm waves.
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Costa Rica Beach of the Week: Penca Beach

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Surrounded by mountains and featuring white sand contrasting turquoise water, Penca Beach has to be seen to be believed.
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Tico Times Beach of the Week: Quesera Beach

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The hidden gem in the Nicoya Peninsula combines white sand and tranquil, turquoise water so clear you can see to the ocean floor.
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Friends launch GOPlaya website to explore more than 200 beaches in Costa Rica

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GOPlaya is an online search engine for tourists and residents alike who want a relaxing day at the beach, or who have the desire to explore.
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Playa Conchal dazzles, but you’ll have to share

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The white, crushed-shell Playa Conchal, with low-angled trees offering dappled shade and clear, calm water, is a nearly perfect family beach.
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