The province’s sudden burst of activity is partly owned to the re-opening and current modernization of the Daniel Oduber International Airport located in Guanacaste’s capital, Liberia (LIR). The airport’s strategic location allows for a short 2 to 3 hour flight from major U.S airports as well as a short 15 to 20 minute drive to the nearest beaches.
Although Guanacaste has become tantamount of uncrowded and pristine beaches that offer spectacular sunsets, the province also offers great tropical forest and volcanic adventures through its National Parks. One of the most visited parks is the Rincon de la Vieja National Park at just 30 minutes from the airport.
Guanacaste is renowned for its appealing year round weather and warm Pacific Ocean waters. It is also well known for the Tempisque River’s estuaries that offer one of the best water bird observation sites in all Central America. Large wild crocodiles are also a very common sight as they sun bathe undisturbed along the Tempisque’s riverbed.
The amount of activities available in the area is so ample that tourists might have to return to try them all out! From scuba diving at the Catalinas, snorkeling at the Papagayo Gulf, soaking up the sun in Flamingo and surfing at Avellanas Beach to enjoying the night life at Tamarindo or Playas del Coco, Guanacaste has it all. It’s no wonder that when it comes to adventure, Costa Rica ranks number 5 in the world.
Observing volcanic activity at the Rincon de la Vieja National Park is one of the main activities in the region. Several additional tours are offered in the immediate area such as horseback riding tours available at the Hacienda Guachipelin, a well known hotel near the park’s entrance. Other popular tours in the area are tubing down the Negro River, the canyon canopy and canyoning tour.
Costa Rica’s tough environmental law has contributed to keeping the most part of the North Pacific Coast pretty much undisturbed. The area’s vegetation is quite a scene with its tropical forest and conscientiously protected rivers.
Hotel availability in Guanacaste is as varied as its many locations. Low to mid budget hotels are found throughout the entire region while luxurious 5-star hotels are more commonly found in Guanacaste’s Northern Coast. It is recommended for visitors to do a comprehensive internet search in order to get a good idea of hotel types and rates. Try www.guachipelin.com
Guanacaste, as well as the rest of Costa Rica, welcomes U.S dollars, Euros, Canadian dollars, major credit cards and travelers’ checks. Hotel rates range from the low to mid range all the way to the luxurious 5-star hotels.
Staff at the majority of the hotels and car rentals speaks fluent English making it extremely easy to arrange rented or hired transportation. As we mentioned before, internet research is always a good idea when planning your trip to Guanacaste.
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