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What to Do in Guanacaste

Are you wondering where to stay in Guanacaste? Let your itinerary decide. If you’re looking to make new friends in fur coats and tortoise shells, check out Nosara on the west coast, home to the Nosara Refuge for Wildlife. Happiest while underwater? Keep your friends close and anemones closer in Tamarindo to the northwest and Playas del Coco on the northern coast, the ideal hubs for beginning and experienced scuba divers. Experience Costa Rica in big-city style start with Nicoya’s national parks and beaches. To learn about the region’s history and culture, browse the museums and local art galleries in Liberia, Guanacate’s capital city. While you’re in Liberia, don’t skip the good eats to be found in the city centre. Costa Rican cuisine is savoury and simple, with an emphasis on the fresh fish and seasonal vegetables you can’t find anywhere else.

Getting To & Around Guanacaste

Guanacaste is a relatively large area that includes several small cities, villages and kilometres of coastline. International flights arrive at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia. Driving can be quite tricky for visitors, but public transportation is reliable and cabs are plentiful, so you can easily make you way from the airport to Guanacaste hotels without your own wheels.

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