The rocky outcrops, clear sandy beaches and lush vegetation of Playa Montezuma make this part of the coast extremely beautiful and a natural habitat for numerous animal and bird species. Activities yo...
The town of Nicoya, the cultural centre of the province of Guanacaste, was Costa Rica's first colonial city. The Parroquia San Blas Church was founded in 1644 and is the oldest church in the country; ...
Playa Hermosa has a lovely sandy beach of around 2 km long with abundant coastal vegetation and the nearby islands of Isla Pelona and Isla Montosa. This beach is excellent for swimming, sunbathing, w...
Tamarindo’s beautiful stretch of beach features rocky areas backed by coconut palms and tamarinds and is a great spot for snorkelling with an opportunity to see coral reef, dolphins and manta ra...
Playas del Coco, at 3km long, is one of the most popular beaches ideal for swimming and boat anchorage as well as sport-fishing, diving, boat tours, walking and horse riding. At the south end of Play...
Playa Samara has 4km of sandy beach with moderate surf, mangrove swamps and ample coastal greenery, including manchineel trees, coconut palms and creepers such as beach bean. At the centre of the beac...
Santa Cruz is well known for its rich tradition and culture. Declared the National Folklore City of Costa Rica, the city has amazing and colourful fiestas, rodeos, traditional dances, festivals, musi...
