Las Catalinas

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Inside Las Catalinas — the Car-free Costa Rica Beach Town Travelers Are Flocking to Now

"Las Catalinas is a car-free beach town in Costa Rica with beautiful beaches, charming cobblestone streets, and a range of amenities including restaurants, a spa, a gourmet food store, a beach club, and various villas. It offers easy access to water sports and has a strong sense of community. The town is surrounded by tropical dry forest and features well-maintained hiking and biking trails." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/las-catalinas-costa-rica-beach-town

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