Guanacaste

Costa Rica

A sunset over a beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a rocky cliff on the right.
A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
A beach with sand, trees, and a view of the ocean and distant hills.
A beach with people walking, a forested hill in the background, and a calm sea.
A sunset over a calm sea with silhouettes of trees and distant landforms.

Popular cities in Guanacaste

A colorful storefront with mannequins displaying clothing and various signs advertising items like jewelry and accessories.
Tamarindo
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
Love surfing, beaches, and camping? Get away to Tamarindo!

Reasons to visit

  • Tamarindo Beach
  • Playa Langosta
  • Playa Róbalo
A coastal landscape with dense greenery, a bay filled with boats, and a distant island.
Cabo Velas
Known for Dining, Beaches and Relaxing
Romantic Cabo Velas is calling! Discover its beaches, food, wildlife, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Flamingo Beach
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
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 zip-lining in Nosara!

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Pelada
  • Frog Pad
A church interior with a central altar, pews, and religious statues.
Liberia
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Shopping
Relaxing Liberia is calling! Discover its food, beaches, natural setting, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María
A coastal landscape with a sunset, calm sea, and scattered boats.
Sardinal
Known for Golf
Trip time! Discover the golf in Sardinal.
A coastal landscape with a beach, dense forest, and a calm sea with a boat.
Nacascolo
Explore attractions like Marina Papagayo and Playa Nacascolo as you discover things to see and do in Nacascolo.

Stay near popular Guanacaste attractions