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The best hotels and resorts in Costa Rica are in this region, so if you are seeking a luxury trip to Costa Rica, this is the best spot for you. The quiet, calm beaches are a great excuse for those looking for some downtown in between the various active and adventure excursions on your trip to Costa Rica.
Called the Golden Coast of Costa Rica, Guanacaste is the country’s prime destination for snorkeling, swimming, and surfing -- everything you would want to do at the beach. So whether you are soaking up the heat at a secluded shoreline, or exploring some of the world class National Parks in the region, Guanacaste is truly a paradise on Earth.
Go to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Although the National Park this volcano is located in may lack some of the animals and birds of a tropical rainforest, the impressive (and active!) volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful.
Visit the beach. In Guanacaste, where the weather is almost always dry, hot, and sunny, it’s never a bad day for the beach. When deciding what beach to visit, just keep reading this article (we list the best 3 beaches for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing.)
Go on a horseback riding tour. Guanacaste is known for its stunning and open coastlines, so after taking a swim in the ocean, why not try getting a better view on horseback! Your tour will likely also lead you through the forest, where you will get a chance to observe wildlife.
Visit the Rio Celeste. Located in the Tenorio Volcano National Park, a hike along the picturesque and icy blue river will lead you through untouched tropical rainforest and to the stunning Llanos de Cortes waterfall.
Go on a coffee tour. The mountains in Guanacaste are slightly cooler than the lowlands, making them the optimal place to grow coffee beans. Go on a tour of one of these coffee farms to learn about one of Costa Rica’s most famous exports!
Attend a festival. Guanacaste celebrates certain holidays and festival, so check to see what happening during your visit. If you’re lucky, maybe you will be able to witness a crocodile hunt (in April), or help celebrate “Cowboys and Cooks Day” (in November).
Known for its picturesque beaches, Guanacaste is often a top snorkeling and surfing destination in Costa Rica. For your convenience, we’ve compiled the best beaches to visit in the region based on the kind of activity you are interested in.
Graham
Nov 2023
Well planned, varied, good guide. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts.
Adrian
Feb 2023
Great itinerary with varied days seeing lots of wildlife and plants. ...
Maureen
Nov 2022
So many highlights! Stopping for a swim in the lake at Arenal and having a delicious picnic lunch prepared by the trip leader Carlos and the back up crew Geoffrey Ju...
Trudy Hofstede
Dec 2022
Both German and Mikol were so knowledgeable on all wildlife and forest det...
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