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Playa Matapalo (RIU) — photo spot in G6HW+W84, Guanacaste Province, Matapalo, Playa, Costa Rica

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Playa Matapalo (RIU)

Wide Pacific beach fronting the RIU area with expansive sand, scattered volcanic rock outcrops, palm silhouettes and strong sunset light. Prime for dramatic seascapes, long exposures of breaking waves, silhouetted palms and resort/shoreline juxtaposition. Easily accessible from the resort and nearby road (limited public parking); expect easiest access and fewer people early weekday mornings, busiest at sunset and weekends. Best light: golden hour and sunset for warm backlight and vivid skies; an

G6HW+W84, Guanacaste Province, Matapalo, Playa, Costa Rica
WATERSCAPESUNSET_SUNRISELANDSCAPE
Playa Matapalo (RIU) - Image 1
Playa Matapalo (RIU) - Image 2
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Playa Matapalo (RIU)

Wide Pacific beach fronting the RIU area with expansive sand, scattered volcanic rock outcrops, palm silhouettes and strong sunset light. Prime for dramatic seascapes, long exposures of breaking waves, silhouetted palms and resort/shoreline juxtaposition. Easily accessible from the resort and nearby road (limited public parking); expect easiest access and fewer people early weekday mornings, busiest at sunset and weekends. Best light: golden hour and sunset for warm backlight and vivid skies; an

G6HW+W84, Guanacaste Province, Matapalo, Playa, Costa Rica
WATERSCAPESUNSET_SUNRISELANDSCAPE

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