![Cove at Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/playa-chiquita-cove-costa-rica.jpg)
Playa Chiquita is composed of several secluded coves just east of Playa Cocles.
![Palm trees at Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/playa-chiquita-palm-trees-costa-rica.jpg)
Palm trees and lush vegetation surround the sandy beaches at Playa Chiquita.
![Sandy beach at Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/playa-chiquita-sand-beach-costa-rica.jpg)
Compared to other beaches in the Puerto Viejo region, Playa Chiquita sees very few visitors.
![Uplifted corals at Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/playa-chiquita-sand-corals-costa-rica.jpg)
Following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in 1991, a series of offshore coral reefs were uplifted in the vicinity of Playa Chiquita. Many of those reefs are still exposed today.
![Uplifted corals at Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica](https://jameskaiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/playa-chiquita-corals-costa-rica.jpg)
Close up view of uplifted corals at Playa Chiquita. Fortunately, more corals lie offshore, offering great snorkeling and scuba diving when seas are calm.