Papagayo beach will remain closed this weekend as tests are carried out for the presence of harmful bacteria.
On Thursday a tanker that had arrived to remove sewage from the restaurant on the headland fell down the cliffside towards the beach, losing its load. Some sources claim that all that was leaked was water, as the tanker had not yet begun its work.
Experts took samples which are currently being analysed, but the results will not be ready until Monday at the earliest. The beach will remain closed until the all clear is given by the public health department.
The tanker was removed by a crane yesterday morning.