Guanacaste Travel Guide

Costa Rica

Flamingo Beach showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views
Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring a waterfall and rapids
Flamingo Beach featuring a beach
Hermosa Bay Beach showing mountains and a beach as well as a small group of people
Flamingo Beach which includes a sandy beach, a sunset and landscape views

Popular cities in Guanacaste

Tamarindo featuring shopping and street scenes
Tamarindo
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
This former fishing village has developed into a popular destination for vacationers seeking surf breaks, a lively nightlife and coastal scenery.

Reasons to visit

  • Tamarindo Beach
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
  • Playa Langosta
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Flamingo Beach featuring a beach
Cabo Velas
Known for Dining, Beaches and Relaxing
Romantic Cabo Velas is calling! Discover its beaches, dining, golf and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Flamingo Beach
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
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Panama Beach which includes a sandy beach
Sardinal
Known for Golf
Trip time! Discover the golf in Sardinal.

Reasons to visit

  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park
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Nosara
Nosara
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Yoga
Experience the surfing, beaches and camping in Nosara!

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Pelada
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Liberia showing interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Liberia
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Shopping
Explore quaint churches and museums to get a sense of Costa Rican life or head out to the national park to see volcanoes, tropical forests and mud pits.
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Nacascolo
Nacascolo
Head to sights like Playa Culebra and Marina Papagayo as you discover Nacascolo.
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