Guanacaste Province

Costa Rica's sunny northwest coast, where a dry climate, surf beaches and volcano parks draw vacationers.

Guanacaste Province lies in northwestern Costa Rica on the Pacific, and is the driest and sunniest part of the country, with a strong ranching and cowboy culture. Along the coast are surf and resort areas such as Tamarindo, Playa Conchal, Papagayo Gulf, Nosara and Sámara, while inland you'll find the hot springs and mud pools of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and Santa Rosa National Park. December to April is the dry season with steady sunshine, and it is the peak holiday season. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport in Liberia is the main gateway, with direct flights from North America.

Destinations

• Tamarindo (Guanacaste Coast)
• Monteverde
• La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano

Itineraries

• Costa Rica Four Regions Classic Loop – From the Caribbean canals to volcanoes, cloud forests, and Pacific rainforest beaches, experience all four major region…
• Pacific to Volcano Self-Drive 3-Stage Route – Self-drive down to the Pacific coast first, then head up to the cloud forest and Arenal, and finally return to the airp…
• Nicaragua & Costa Rica Multi-Country Tour – Cross the border from Granada and Ometepe Island, then head to Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal.
• Guanacaste Volcano to Beach Self-Drive – In and out of Liberia, connecting Rincón de la Vieja, Río Celeste, and Arenal, before wrapping up at a Pacific beach.
• Family Volcano & Beach Dual-Base Tour – Using only La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio as bases, this itinerary minimizes hotel changes while maximizing water activi…
• Panama City to Arenal Northbound Combo Tour – Fly from Panama City to Bocas del Toro, cross the border overland, and travel via Puerto Viejo and Tortuguero to Arenal.