Guanacaste Costa Rica

  

Guanacaste Province is another appealing place to visit while you are in Costa Rica. Guanacaste has a hot and dry climate, it’s perfect escape for people suffering through cold winter months.  This region is well known by their many impressive beaches. 

The last time I visited Costa Rica, I also learned that Guanacaste is surrounded by magnificent mountains. It’s the home of two well-known National Parks, ‘Rincón de La Vieja’ and ‘Volcán Tenorio’. 

 

There are many activities in this area like tubing, kayaking, horseback riding, zip lining, etc.

You can find a big variety of accommodations in the Guanacaste region from hostels, to boutique hotels, to big resorts including a hand full of All-Inclusive.

After a 3 to 4 days of fun adventures and exploring in the Arenal rain forest, I like spending some relaxing time on the Pacific Ocean with a cold drink and a book in my hands.

If you are the adventurous type, you can always find a number of different activities at the beach such as surfing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, fishing, etc.

To get to Guanacaste you would need to fly to the city of Liberia.

If you were already in a different region in Costa Rica and you would like to continue your adventure in Guanacaste, you have the option of flying there on a domestic airline.

If you were staying in the Arenal area, there is a domestic flights from La Fortuna Airport. It will take you around 30 minutes to get to either Liberia International Airport or Tamarindo Airport (domestic).

If you want to enjoy the landscape of Costa Rica you can drive or take a shuttle to Liberia. It will take you about 3 hours to drive from La Fortuna to Liberia. Once you are in Liberia, there are many beaches to explore.

I have a few favorite hotels in the Guanacaste beach area.

If you like to be in a place where you can walk around different shops then I would strongly recommend ‘Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort’. 

 

Tamarindo Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the Guanacaste area where the surfers like to hang out.. www.tamarindodiria.com

The Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort is a charming, ocean front ‘Costarican’ style located in the middle of town. This hotel is surrounded by many restaurants and bars to choose from. If you like to gamble, the ‘Tamarindo Diria’ has a casino right across the street.

If you are not into the hustle and bustle then I would suggest ‘El Mangroove Hotel’. This hotel is a ‘boutique style’ hotel. You can relax and enjoy the serenity of the hotel by reading a nice book or simply sun bathing in their enticing pool. Snorkeling or paddle boarding in their calm bay are ways to enjoy your day. http://elmangroove.net/

With 85 rooms, this exquisite boutique hotel is located right on the gulf of Papagayo Peninsula on ‘Playa Panama’. This hotel is 20 minutes from the Liberia International Airport.

They are well known by their incredible cuisine with two delightful restaurants. ‘Makoko’ is a restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner while ‘Matiss’ offers lunch or snacks during the day. 

‘El Mangroo Hotel’ has first class costumer service. Their rooms are very appealing and nicely decorated. The rooms also includes a comfortable hammock to bring out the charm of Costa Rica.

If you are looking for a bigger resort (153 rooms) with luxury all around then the ‘Andaz Penninsula Papagayo’ will be a good choice. This distinctive resort captures the Costa Rican flavors at its best.

https://papagayo.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

If you will like to stay in an All-Inclusive Resort I am a fan of ‘The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal’. This Resort is situated on 2,400 acres of lush property with a challenging 18 hole golf course design by Robert Trent Jones.

http://www.westinplayaconchal.com/

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