It is considered one of the best tourist destinations nationwide and with the greatest tourist development, especially due to its proximity to the Cocos Islands. This beach is an ideal point for diving, sport fishing, snorkeling, scuba, and sailing tours. It is located 25 km from Liberia.

It is surrounded by small hills; This area is also characterized by cultural activities during different dates of the year.

The climate is hot and dry from November to May and humid from the end of May to the beginning of November, with intermittent rains except for October, the only month with more frequent rains. It has an average annual temperature of 27 °C.

Being the largest community in the Gulf of Papagayo, in El Coco you can find a wide range of hotels and restaurants, complete supermarkets, banks, tour operators, port captaincy, souvenir shops, medical centers, spas, post office, casinos and discotheques, among other services.