With approximately 800 miles of coastline and two different oceans lapping at its shores, Costa Rica has beaches to suit every traveller, from secluded bays that invite laid-back living to rugged stretches of sand boasting a wealth of wildlife. You’ll find water sport-worthy waves and tranquil turquoise waters, soft white shores and black volcanic sands, bustling beach-towns and remote coves. Whether you want to surf, snorkel or simply relax, there’s an unforgettable coastal escape waiting… Natural wonders The black sand beach of Bahia Drake at sunset (Getty Images/iStockphoto) If you’d rather share the beach with an abundance of wildlife than hordes of sun-seekers, you’ll be right at home in Costa Rica, which offers plenty of nature-rich coastal escapes. In the Central Pacific region, Playa Biesanz in Manuel Antonio National Park is home to an array of wildlife. Lie back in a hammock and you might spot sloths, capuchin and squirrel monkeys overhead, as well as toucans and scarlet macaws.…