Northern Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Exceptional landscape and countless beaches

North Guanacaste harbors an important portion of the Costa Rican cultural and natural patrimony. Not in vain there are a significant number of protected areas, including coastal, mountainous, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems, where life develops with exuberance. It is situated in the northern part of the country, and covers the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, since the limit with Nicaragua to Punta Cerritos, located 22 km. west from de city of Santa Cruz. North Guanacaste covers an extension of approximately 100 km of the Pacific Coast. In the past, this region has had its natural vocation in cattle rising and in agriculture. Currently, nevertheless, the incomparable beauty of its landscapes, that go from the tropical dry forest to the forest montano low and its hot climate, as well as its fertile nature, have made Guanacaste to one of the most concurred places by the local and international tourism. The landscape of the coast is exceptional. There are countless beaches of white sands and a peaceful sea qualified by intense blue.

ATTRACTIONS

Not only is Costa Rica a country filled with beautiful beaches on both coasts, it also offers the interested visitor a large variety of other attractions as well as cultural and adventure activities. Please find below a selection of points of interests for this particular region.

Northern Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Tourist Attractions PLAYA CONCHAL This beach and Conchal make up Bahía Brasilito. The surf and drop-offs are gentle to moderate, depending on the area. A mangrove swam... >>

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PROTECTED AREAS

Costa Rica's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world. 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers can be found throughout the country. Please click on the link below to see what this region in particular has to offer you.

Northern Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Ecotourism: Protected Areas BAHÍA JUNQUILLAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE This wilderness area is characterized by its dry forests and their guanacaste, rain and legume trees. It also co... >>

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SUGGESTED TOURS

The incomparable beauty of the northern Guanacaste landscapes, that go from the tropical dry forest to the forest montano low and its hot climate, as well as its fertile nature, have made this region to one of the most concurred places by the local and international tourism. Guanacaste’s beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. For more information on day tours to the many special attractions in the Tamarindo/Flamingo/Playa Conchal area, please click on below link.

Tours in the Tamarindo/Flamingo/Conchal, Costa Rica: Ecotourism, Nature & Adventure The Tamarindo/Flamingo/Conchal Region is a great base for exciting tours and activities. Due to its constant waves, it is also one of the favorite places for su... >>

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SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS

We have carefully chosen the most exquisite accommodations that have met our highest standards for comfort and style to assure your stay in the Guanacaste Region is an unforgettable one.

Hotel Sueño del Mar: From $150/night Tamarindo, Costa Rica Follow your dreams to Sueño Del Mar...An intimate beachfront hacienda where you can lounge in privacy amidst the palms and tropical flowers or mingle with other... >>

Hotel Borinquen Mountain Resort & Spa: From $144/night – Rincón de la Vieja, Guanacaste, Costa Hotel Borinquen is an exclusive hotel & resort located in the North Pacific Region of Costa Rica. The Hotel was designed and created in 1999 with the sole purpo... >>

Hotel Westin Playa Conchal: From $200/night, All inclusive Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Nestled in the green forests of Costa Rica's magnificent North-Pacific Riviera, the Westin Playa Conchal, spreads its 2,400 lush acres in an enchanted land wher... >>