Guanacaste: activities, tours and attractions

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Costa Rica flavours and nature experience

This guided tour blends nature, wildlife and authentic Costa Rican flavours into one cultu...

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Palo Verde National Park tour with River Tempisque cruise

Nourished by the River Tempisque, the fertile lands of Palo Verde National Park provide sa...

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Congo trail canopy zip-lining tour in Costa Rica

No holiday to Costa Rica is ever complete without soaring through the jungle canopy on a z...

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Mega Combo Buena Vista Experience

Whether you want to zoom through the treetops on a zip line, plunge down an extreme waters...

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Regular Surf Lessons

At the heart of the Costa Rican surfing scene, Playa Tamarindo is one of the best spots to...

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Guanacaste Wildlife Tour

Most of Costa Rica's rich wildlife lives in the upper levels of the trees. So what better...

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Diamante Eco Park Horse Riding Tour

Saddle up for the ride of your life on this horse riding tour at Diamante Eco Adventure Pa...

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One-hour Diamonte Eco Park single quad bike tour

Thrill-seekers will love this off-road adventure at Diamante Eco Park. With an experienced...

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One-hour Diamonte Eco Park double quad bike tour

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Diamante Eco Park Animal Sanctuary Discovery Ticket

Visit Guanacaste's largest animal sanctuary to learn first-hand, all there is to know abou...

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Diamante Eco Park Aerial Pass

Diamante Eco Park doesn't do things by half. Not only is it Guanacaste's largest animal sa...

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Diamante Eco Park Adventure Pass

Come face-to-face with Costa Rica's rarest wildlife at Diamante Eco Park – Guanacaste's la...

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Tenorio Volcano National Park Hiking Tour with Sloth Encounter

The flora and fauna of Costa Rica come to life on this thrilling tour. It kicks off with a...

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Rum Estate & Ecological Boat Tour

This tour combines two of Costa Rica's national treasures – the wildlife of the River Temp...

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Costa Rican Savannah Safari and Wildlife Tour

Because a quarter of Costa Rica is protected rainforest, you've got national parks, wildli...

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Sensoria Rainforest hiking tour

The northeastern slope of Rincón de la Vieja volcano is swathed in rainforest. And it make...

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Palo Verde River Ride

This boat trip on the River Tempisque gives you a taster of the vast Palo Verde National P...

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River Tenorio Whitewater Rafting

‘Left', ‘right', ‘get down' – no, not an aggressive gym instructor but what you'll hear as...

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Sloth Adventure Tour

Set off on an adventure in Costa Rica's great outdoors with a tour that ticks off waterfal...

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Arenal Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Tour

One of the best nature trails in Costa Rica, this hiking tour near Arenal volcano is a blo...

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Sky Walk Monteverde Tour

Set high in the canopy of the spectacular cloud forest, you'll find the world-famous Sky W...

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Rincon de La Vieja National Park Tour

Costa Rica is a country bursting with natural beauty – but the Rincón de la Vieja National...

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Pura vida sunset cruise

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Introducing Guanacaste

Known as Costa Rica’s ‘Golden Coast’ – get ready to sun kiss your skin and relax at Guanacaste. You’ll be spoilt for choice for spots to catch some epic waves or to watch the sun sink over the horizon. Located on the Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste also boasts unspoilt habitats and dry rainforests up its sleeve. Dive into a range of national parks to admire eye-catching flora, fauna and animals.

The unique dry climate pretty much guarantees good weather, making it a once-in-a-lifetime destination to tick off a variety of activities. Immersive yourselves in popular towns in Guanacaste including Tamarindo, Nosara – a top place for yogis – and Samara. The friendly locals are living proof of a ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle and it’s easy to see why this is a global Blue Zone area.

Top three things to do in Guanacaste

1. Visit the exotic Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Home to the active Rincon de la Vieja volcano, dry tropical jungle and some of Costa Rica’s best hiking trails – this national park is top-class. The popular Las Palias trail takes visitors past bubbling hot springs, boiling mud pots and breathtaking waterfalls too. It’ll be hard to resist a dip in the transparent pools. The park is home to armadillos, iguanas, howler monkeys and exotic birds too.

2. Enjoy the world-class coastlines of Tamarindo

Get to grips with Costa Rica’s feel-good atmosphere – known as ‘Pura Vida’ – at Tamarindo. Spend lazy mornings sipping on tasty local coffee and explore the town’s local markets, boutique stores and cosy cafes. Enjoy the white sands of Playa Langosta and learn to surf at Playa Grande. You might be lucky enough to see hatching leatherback turtles here. The fun doesn’t end thanks to Tamarindo’s vibrant nightlife.

3. Enjoy outdoor adventures and bucket-list activities

Water, land – or sky – Guanacaste is bursting with activities to try. Catch some waves and learn to surf or explore the underwater world of scuba diving. Playa Flamingo and Las Catalinas Islands are home to manta rays, turtles, seahorses, tropical fish and coral. Try horseback riding in Samara, galloping across glittery sands then into the tropical jungle. Inside the jungle, why not try a zipline experience or river rafting for unforgettable fun.

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Introducing Guanacaste