Guanacaste vacations to Costa Rica have much to offer to families and individual travellers alike. The region provides sun seekers, adventurers and water sports enthusiasts with plenty of tours and activities to enjoy, both at the coastal resorts of Tamarindo, Flamingo and Hermosa as well as inland, where lush green vegetation and spectacular nature reserves invite visitors to explore Costa Rica’s rich flora and fauna.

Vacations to Guanacaste in Costa Rica

The province of Guanacaste has long been a favourite with sun seekers and surfers, but now more and more eco tourism is being encouraged to this beautiful region. The towns of Tamarindo, Flamingo, Hermosa and Liberia provide vacation accommodation for every requirement and budget. Snorkelling, scuba diving, swimming, sport fishing and sailing are just some of the activities on offer. Inland visitors can explore the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Area with its stunning nature reserve or take a guided tour around a coffee plantation before returning to their resort for a refreshing drink by the beach and exciting nightlife afterwards.

Costa Rica Vacations to Liberia in Guanacaste

The busy city of Liberia is the capital of the Guanacaste region and is one of Costa Rica’s oldest cities. As the economic centre of the province, Liberia still shows its colonial past in its architecture, but the modern cosmopolitan atmosphere of Liberia attracts many visitors from abroad every year who adore the relaxed lifestyle and the proximity to volcanic landscapes, lush rain forests and stunning coastlines. Try a meal at Paso Real restaurant in the centre of town or stroll through the historic parts of the city before enjoying Latin music and a dance during one of the many festivals held in the city.

Vacations to Tamarindo in Guanacaste Costa Rica

Vacations to Tamarindo are not just for sun seekers and surfers. There is much to do inland for thrill seekers and families alike. Guanacaste contains four of Costa Rica’s most beautiful National Parks. Boasting four volcanoes, the Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja, the Parque Nacional Santa Rosa, one of the oldest and largest national parks in Costa Rica, the Parque Nacional Guanacaste and the Zona Protectra Miravalles, another stunning nature reserve. Visitors can go on guide natural history tours, rafting on rivers or horseback riding. Tamarindo Beach invites everyone for a beach party afterwards, with fresh seafood, great atmosphere and stunning sun sets by the Pacific Ocean.

Vacations to Flamingo in Guanacaste Costa Rica

Vacations to Flamingo’s stunning white sandy beaches with its private marina, snorkelling, scuba diving excursions, language schools for Spanish tuition and fabulous nightlife in Brasillito, Potrero or nearby Tamarindo offer something for everyone. The narrow Flamingo peninsula with its beautiful sun sets and international crowd of sun seekers offers a relaxing vacation for those who look for it as well as activities and tours for days, when sun bathing seems a little dull. Just over half an hour’s drive away is the Playa Avellanas, known as Little Hawaii among experienced surfing enthusiasts for its 18 feet high waves. The area around Flamingo has many different kinds of beaches from surfing paradise to deserted tranquillity.

Vacations to Hermosa in Guanacaste Costa Rica

The calm beaches at Playa Hermosa are perfect for ocean swimming and sun bathing. A quiet, exclusive resort with hilltop condominiums and beachside hotels, Hermosa attracts Costa Rican and foreign holiday makers to its gorgeous shores. Renown for some of the best scuba diving in the country, water sports enthusiasts can also enjoy kayaking along the coast, or join boat tours. Less confident divers can start with snorkelling in the tranquil, shallow waters. To the north of Playa Hermosa, the Papagayo Gulf peninsula touches on the Santa Rosa National Park, famous for being one of the world’s largest tropical dry forest conservation projects. Vibrant nightlife can be found at Playa de Coco, just a short drive away from Playa Hermosa.