Guanacaste Region

The Guanacaste region is located in the northern part of Costa Rica, and covers the Pacific Coast of the country, from the border with Nicaragua to Punta Cerritos.

With a tradition of agriculture and cattle rising, the Guanacaste region has changed significantly in the past 20 years. The incomparable beauty of its landscapes attracts visitors and tourists from all over the world.

It is loved for the beauty of its white sandy beaches, its breathtaking views. Numerous activities are possible like horse back riding, hiking, snorkeling, surfing, sailing and mountain lake windsurfing just to name a few.

The Guanacaste region is rich in wildlife and rare exotic plants. Local guides will take you for a canopy ride among the local monkeys and you might be lucky enough to spot a jaguar or tapir. An also common excursion is to go hiking to the top of one the Volcanoes.

It is easily accessible through the airport of Liberia with incoming flights from all over the world including the U.S.. The Guanacaste region is a little dryer than the rest of region with temperatures averaging 27ºC or 82ºF.

Guanacaste has seen a lot of luxurious development along its shoreline. This is particularly true around the Gulf of Papagayo, the beaches of Panama, Coco, Culebra Bay and the famous coastal town of Tamarindo.

Still, there are a significant number of protected areas, including coastal, mountainous, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems, whith rich exotic plant and animal life. The name Guanacaste comes from quahnacaztlan, the native word for the guanacaste tree, which is also the national tree of Costa Rica.

All this and much more makes the Guanacaste region the most desirable region of Costa Rica for local and international tourists alike.