Town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Can you drink tap water in Playas del Coco?
Can you drink the tap water in Playas del Coco?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is drinkable in town, but supply can be cut in the dry season; many residents buy filtered water.
Key facts
- In Playas del Coco: Tap water is drinkable in town, but supply can be cut in the dry season; many residents buy filtered water.
- Across Costa Rica: Tap water is safe in San José and most towns; some beach and rural areas, including parts of the Caribbean coast, advise bottled or filtered.
- Safely managed drinking water: 81% of people in Costa Rica (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Costa Rica
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| La Fortuna | Yes, drinkable |
| San José | Yes, drinkable |
| Tamarindo | Filter or boil |
| Manuel Antonio | Yes, drinkable |
| Santa Teresa | Filter or boil |
| Monteverde | Yes, drinkable |
| Puerto Viejo | Filter or boil |
| Nosara | Filter or boil |
| Tortuguero | No, drink bottled |
| Jacó | Yes, drinkable |
| Uvita | Filter or boil |
| Playas del Coco | Yes, drinkable |
| Sámara | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Playas del Coco?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is drinkable in town, but supply can be cut in the dry season; many residents buy filtered water.
Can you drink tap water in Costa Rica?
Tap water is safe in San José and most towns; some beach and rural areas, including parts of the Caribbean coast, advise bottled or filtered.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT)
- Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport
- CCSS (public health)
- Delfino.cr: Hospital Metropolitano Liberia, May 2026
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