Guanacaste – known as the “sunny side” of Costa Rica – is one of the most popular areas in the country. The northwestern province, named after Costa Rica’s national tree the Guanacaste, is home to seven national parks.

The nearly-always sunny climate is dry and hot, creating its unique dry tropical forest habitat. Vast rolling plains, foothills and low coastal mountains, and the towering Guanacaste Mountain Range with its powerful volcanoes create an interesting topography and microclimates rich with biodiversity.

Guanacaste is a preferred Costa Rica vacation destination and popular place to live for its famous Pacific Coast beaches. Known as the “Gold Coast” or “Costa Rica’s Riviera,” here you can find everything from wild, completely deserted tropical beaches to booming, buzzing beach towns full of life, hotels, restaurants, night clubs and activity.

The Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia (LIR) is perfectly positioned for visiting Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province. Flights from all over the world bring visitors to these popular Costa Rica beaches and all of Guanacaste’s attractions.

Looking for things to do inGuanacaste Costa Rica? Try these Costa Rica adventure tours and nature tours in Guanacaste:

• Whitewater rafting on the Tenorio & Corobici Rivers
• Sensoria Land of Senses Rainforest – an amazing Guanacaste rainforest tour!
• Heliconias Rainforest & Hanging Bridges tour
• Canyon Canopy Zip-line tour
• Rio Negro River Tubing adventure at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
• Symbiosis Spa at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
• Palo Verde National Park river cruise
• Corobici River Float tour
• Horseback Riding at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
• Snorkeling tour, Culebra Bay Cruise & Sunset Cruise
• Catamaran sailing tour
• Nature tour at Hacienda Guachipelin

Guanacaste Tours is your best incoming tour operator for Guanacaste, Costa Rica. They are licensed by the Costa Rica Tourism Board.

Article by Shannon Farley