Guanacaste is one of the most popular provinces of Costa Rica. It has gained a name for itself as a tropical paradise with a virgin coast and majestic volcanoes. The province is located in the northwest of the country.
This province is home to the most beautiful and popular beaches of Costa Rica such as Tamarindo which is sunny almost year round and without much humidity. Tourists can learn to surf, explore different areas in ATVs, hiking and much more.
Guanacaste is home to 4 volcanoes in the country such as the Orosi Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja volcano, Miravalles volcano, and Tenorio Volcano.
Guanacaste is the second most important place for the sighting of the Olive Ridley turtle, and when it is time for them to nest you can see thousands of turtles in Ostional Beach, Nicoya Peninsula.
In the Nicoya Peninsula is Playa Samara a magical and quiet place where you can do different activities such as dolphin watching, Snorkeling on the island Chora, or just pack a picnic and go to Playa Carrillo with the family. If you want to learn the meaning of Pura Vida you definitely have to visit the Nicoya Peninsula. Also found on the peninsula is Nosara, a beach that is famous for surfing.
The capital of the province is Liberia, where the Daniel Oduber International Airport is located, which is also a point of arrival and departure of many tourists and connections to hotels such as the Riu, Marriot, Barceló, etc.