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What to do in Guanacaste
Here are 8 great tips with Guanacaste day trips

As mentioned earlier, Guanacaste is one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Tropical beaches, jungles, volcanoes and mountains alternate with dizzying speed. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to name all the sights in this region.

However, we do not want to withhold the most beautiful sights of Guanacaste from you. We have therefore made a nice selection of activities and attractions in Guanacaste Costa Rica. See all activities in Guanacaste.

Climb one of the volcanoes

Costa Rica's rich, lush jungles owe their existence to one thing: its numerous volcanoes! The country is rich in minerals and so exceedingly fruitful as a result of countless eruptions over thousands of years.

Because each volcano has its own personality, it's difficult to compare them. We recommend climbing the Rincón de La Vieja Volcano if you visit this neighborhood.

Enjoy Guanacaste's white sand beaches

Aside from the volcanoes, this region is also famed for its beaches, which are a natural wonder. This region has some of the most gorgeous beaches in the country. Four of Costa Rica's ten most gorgeous beaches are located in this region!

The beaches are perfect for unwinding. Examine the beach to see if it matches your standards. Because of the large waves, a surf beach is not always ideal for swimming, and vice versa.

Check out our special page on the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica!
Explore one of Guancastes many National Parks:

Visiting a National Park and taking in the stunning flora and fauna that Costa Rica has to offer is a must in this region! Costa Rica is home to roughly 5% of the world's biodiversity, which is represented in the country's National Parks.

There are no fewer than 15 national parks in this area, so there is enough to see and do. The top fou wildlife parks in this region are listed below.

Learn how to ride a wave!

Tamarindo Guanacaste is a must-see for those who desire to surf while on vacation in Costa Rica. Tamarindo is, in truth, one of the top surfing spots in the country. Not only are the waves excellent, but there are also few stones.

If you've never surfed before, or if you've surfed for years, you'll be able to surf well here. There are many great surf schools. There are many great surf schools.Do you want to start surfing? Here you can book a lesson or simply hire a surfboard to go into the water on your own.

Explore the underwater world

Underwater, the natural beauty unfolds it self. As a result, there are numerous great diving and snorkeling spots to be found. The Gulf of Papagayo is regarded as one of Central America's greatest diving destinations.

  • Playa Flamingo
  • Tamarindo Beach
  • Playas del Coco
  • Playa Ocotal

are all good sites to dive or snorkel in the region.

Through the jungle on a zipline

You just cannot visit Costa Rica without participating in a zipline adventure. You float through the treetops from platform to platform on these tours. When you glide through the forest, it gives you a fresh perspective!

A zipline tour can be done in a variety of locations, but Guanacaste is one of the greatest in the country.

Spot the turtles

The tiny turtle and the leatherback turtle can both be found on Costa Rica's Pacific coast! Every year in October, these magnificent creatures flock to Costa Rica's beaches to lay their eggs.
Joining one of the local trips allows you to experience this phenomenon up close.

Come here to witness the turtles lay their eggs from early to late October, or from November to January to see newborn turtles.
Here is Guanacaste located

If you wish to visit Guanacaste, you should fly to Liberia rather than San Jose.
Liberia is the province's capital and is located in the heart of the Guanacaste province. The atmosphere of the actual Wild West has been preserved throughout the city.

Because of its whitewashed walls and colonial architecture, the city is known as the "White City." Actually, if you're visiting the region, you can't miss this city with its cowboy flair!