If there’s one thing Costa Rica is famous for is having some of the most idyllic beaches in the world; but besides being beautiful, some of them are also dangerous.

The beaches in the Pacific Coast are more dangerous in comparison to those in the Atlantic Coast, this obeys to the rip currents.

Take note of some of the most dangerous beaches in Costa Rica, and stay safe during your next vacation:

Jacó: This is one of the most visited beaches because it’s just a short drive away, but between 2001 and 2015 it registered 77 deaths. Hermosa and Herradura, located just a short distance away are also considered dangerous.

Esterillos: The rip currents are also present in Esterillos, Puntarenas; these beaches are also less visited than Jacó and Herradura which means there is less surveillance.

Puntarenas: The beach of Puntarenas has taken 26 lives from 2001-2015.

Palo Seco: Located in Parrita, Puntarenas, this beach has the base level of the Pirris River, also an estuary, these two characteristics make a beach more dangerous.

Bejuco: With 21 deaths from 2001-2015,this beach also located in Puntarenas, about 30 km south from Jaco, this beach has a Blue Ecological Flag and its secluded.

Dominical: 18 people (from 2001 to 2015) have drowned in this beach. Surfers love it because of the great conditions to practice the sport, but swimming here is hard and not recommended.

Cocles: Considered the most dangerous beach in the Atlantic Coast because of the rip currents as well as the irregular conditions of the beach.

Tamarindo: Another very popular destination. This Guanacaste beach has rip currents and also the estuary where recently there’s been incidents with crocodiles.

Grande and Avellanas: Great conditions for surfing, but the strong waves are a risk to those that are only looking for a little fun in the beach.

Other beaches listed as risky by the Center of Investigation in Ocean Sciences and Limnology (CIMAR) include: Bandera, Manuel Antonio, Ballena, Junquillal, Uvita and Naranjo.

On the other hand, some of the safest beaches in Costa Rica include: Manzanillo, Zancudo, Hermosa (Guanacaste), Mantas (Punta Leona), Drake, Ocotal, Potrero, Cuajiniquil, Coco.

Experts recommend to always watch out for signs indicating rip currents, don’t go for a swim on your own specially in isolated beaches, always keep an eye on young children and avoid swimming near a river mouth.