Guanacaste Tourism Region

Information about the Guanacaste tourism region of Costa Rica.

This dry region in the northwest corner of Costa Rica, is adjacent to Nicaragua and the southwest shore of Lake Nicaragua. This region has some of Costa Rica's best Pacific Ocean surfing beaches and several large volcanic and dry forest park in the northern section near the Nicaraguan border. The International Airport in Liberia has flights from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Miami. You can access the beaches of Guanacaste from San Jose by taking a ferry from Puntarenas across the Golfo de Nicoya. You can also drive across the Puente de la Amistad (Bridge of Friendship).

ATTRACTIONS
- Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park (17 km N of Liberia)
- Santa Rosa Park / Parque (near Nicaragua border)
- Tenorio Volano National Park
- Junquillal Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Coco Beach
- Samara Beach
- Carrillo Beach
- also Cuajiniquil, Ocotal, Pan de Azucar, Potrero, Flamingo, Brasilito, Conchal, Langosta, Avellana, Junquillal, Manzanillo, Ostinal, and Nosara.
ACTIVITIES
- Surfing
- Sport Fishing
- Volcano tours
- Horseback Riding
CITIES
- Abangares
- Brasilito
- Liberia
- Nicoya
- Nosara
- Paraiso
- Playa Carrillo
- Playa Grande
- Playas del Coco
- Potrero
- Samara
- Tamarindo
LODGING
- La Norma Guanacaste Ecolodge
GOLF COURSES - Four Seasons Costa Rica
- Reserve Conchal
- Hacienda Pinilla
- Tee Times Cosxta Rica Golf Day Tours
- Many all inclusive resorts

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Visitor Attractions in Costa Rica

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Guanacaste Travel Guide

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