Costa Rica regions: Guanacaste

Guanacaste was the last region to become part of Costa Rica, in 1824; it is well known for its cattling resources and awesome beaches: some of the world’s best resorts are located in Guanacaste beaches. It’s the driest region in Costa Rica, especially its coastal areas, although there are other extensions of dry and rain forest, plains and an impressive volcanic ridge.



Panama Beach, in the North of the province, is one of the best options for tourists who are seeking to unwind and relax. Coconut Beach (Playa del Coco) is famous for its nightlife and amount of visitors. Nearby you can find Flamingo Beach, with classy hotels and a serene ambiance.

Many other beaches along the coast complete a natural offer of great beauty.
The Santa Rosa National Park, located at the North of the province is a redoubt of the extremely scarce dry tropical forest, which is home for a extraordinary variety of plants and wildlife.

The Las Baulas National Park is a sanctuary form thousands of baula turtles that arrive to its shores every year to lay their eggs on the sand.



The Guanacuaste Ridge includes the Tenorio, Orosi, Miravalles and Rincón de La Vieja volcanoes, the latter one being part of the National Park with the same name.