In regards to Costa Rica tourism, there is no area in
the country that tops the popularity of the Guanacaste
Province. Development here has been a constant in
past years, and if you want to find some of the best Costa
Rica beaches, well then, you can hardly go wrong in Guanacaste.
The beautiful Guanacaste beaches stretch from the border
of Nicaragua on down to the attractive Nicoya
Peninsula. There is a beach here to fit pretty
much any taste, from small coves, to sandy, resort-laden
hangouts. Some travelers to Guanacaste Costa Rica
opt to stay in one of the area villages, where you can
find some well-priced accommodations. Perhaps the
ultimate in Guanacaste accommodations is the new Hilton
Papagayo Resort, which enjoys a bayfront location
on the Pacific Ocean. Those looking for all inclusive
Costa Rica resorts will surely want to consider this Hilton
offering, especially since it can be reached from the
Liberia airport in just 20 minutes.
Golfers traveling to Costa Rica will find that Guanacaste is fast becoming a golf destination of repute, and now that the international airport in Liberia is finished, visitors can fly straight to this part of the country, effectively eliminating the need to have to arrive in San Jose first. An arid and hot region once dominated by dry, tropical forestland, the Guanacaste Province is now much more wide open, as many of the trees were sacrificed both for lumber and to create pastures for the area cattle ranches. Known as the “Wild West” of Costa Rica, among the most interesting features here are the “Sabaneros”, or cowboys of Guanacaste. The overall beauty of the Guanacaste Province has encouraged more and more tourists to invest in, or purchase Costa Rica real estate here. The stunning Guanacaste beaches are generally what lure investors in, and the northern highlands of Guanacaste Costa Rica also play a large part in attracting both tourists and prospective expatriates.
It pretty much seems that the Guanacaste beaches are always bathed in sunshine, and one-time fishing villages like Tamarindo are now quick-becoming resort towns. Those booking a Guanacaste vacation package will find a nice array of options, with many of the new Guanacaste resorts among the top hotels in the country. The Guanacaste hotels have choices to suit most any budget, and as much as the Guanacaste beaches are popular with surfers, fishing is still a prime pursuit here. For those looking to add Costa Rica sportfishing to their Guanacaste vacation package, that can surely be arranged. Maybe you want to try scuba diving, or go horseback riding. Perhaps you want to take a sailing tour on a large catamaran, or go jet skiing. Pair activities such as these with a side trip to the inland Arenal National Park, and you are sure to effectively comprehend just why so many visitors to Costa Rica choose to head to Guanacaste.
The eastern border of the Guanacaste province makes
for quite a different setting than that found along the
coast. Some of the most notable Costa Rica volcanoes
are found on the eastern edge, and they give way to the
Cordillera de Tilaran and Cordillera de Guanacaste mountain
ranges. Animal watching and hiking are just some
of the activities enjoyed in this more lush region.
The Rincon de la Vieja National Park is just one of the
inland places that you can explore in Guanacaste.
Take a canopy tour
here and you will be rewarded with some pretty amazing
views of the parks below. White water activities
are on the rise in Rincon de la Vieja, and the hot springs
located near the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano are a good
place to relax tired muscles. You can book your
adventure tours in this park through one of the area hotels
or lodges, such as the Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin and
the Curubanda Lodge. Ideal for nature-lovers, you
can even enjoy cattle ranch activities at each; something
that is sure to make for some great Costa Rica travel
memories. If you have visited Costa Rica, but have
never made it to the Guanacaste Province, it might be
time to look into a return trip.
