Guanacaste Travel Guide

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Popular cities in Guanacaste

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Tamarindo
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
Love surfing, beaches and wildlife? Get away to Tamarindo!

Reasons to visit

  • Tamarindo Beach
  • Playa Langosta
  • Avellanas Beach
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A coastal landscape with a sunset, calm sea, and scattered boats.
Sardinal
Known for Golf
Trip time! Discover the golf in Sardinal.

Reasons to visit

  • Coco Beach
  • Playa Hermosa
  • Ocotal Beach
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A coastal landscape with dense greenery, a bay filled with boats, and a distant island.
Cabo Velas
Known for Dining, Beaches and Relaxing
Relaxing Cabo Velas is calling! Discover its beaches, dining, golf and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Flamingo Beach
  • Conchal Beach
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
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A beach at sunset with a calm sea, a sandy shore, and distant hills.
Nosara
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Yoga
Experience the surfing, beaches and jungle in Nosara!

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Pelada
  • Guiones Beach
  • Frog Pad
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Liberia
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Shopping
Relaxing Liberia is calling! Discover its dining, beaches, natural setting and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María
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A coastal landscape with a beach, dense forest, and a calm sea with a boat.
Nacascolo
Head to sights like Marina Papagayo and Santa Rosa National Park as you discover Nacascolo.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Virador
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Coco Beach

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Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Coco Beach, a popular beach in Coco. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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