Guanacaste Family Travel Guide

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Arenal Volcano, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
A peek at Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's most active volcano (David Schneider)
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Guanacaste Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • See red, hot lava snaking down the slopes of a volcano.
  • Walk along bridges suspended through the rainforest.
  • Hike through a mist-shrouded biological reserve.
  • Float along a river where herons, wood storks, and egrets roost in the lush trees.
  • Swim and sun on sparkling beaches.

Family Overview: Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

By Candyce H. Stapen
Volcanoes, rainforests and mountains reward nature lovers visiting Costa Rica's northern zone, the region bordering Nicaragua, and the adjacent Guanacaste province, along the Pacific coast, which also features some of the best beaches in the country. Read More

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Hotels

from: $99

Hotel Fonda Vela

Apartado 12-5655
Santa Elena, Puntarenas Map

Distance: 31.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas

Playa Langosta
Tamarindo

Distance: 43.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Hotel Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz
Tamarindo

Distance: 28.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Selvatura Canopy Tour

Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Distance: 31.6 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
3_0

Playa Grande

expert favorite attraction
North of Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Distance: 42.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Playa Grande is known as a good location for surfing. It is open to the public only in the daytime during turtle nesting season.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Playa Langosta

expert favorite attraction
outside Tamarindo
Tamarindo , Costa Rica

Distance: 42.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Visitors often come to Playa Langosta for the surfing as well as the many bed and breakfasts in the area. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Guanacaste
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Other Smaller Airports near Guanacaste

Distance (mi.)
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 87.6 map
Managua International Airport 129.5 map
Palmar Sur Airport 161.3 map

Guanacaste Vacation Rentals

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from: $130

Villas Iguana - Confortable and Private Villas at Playa Junquillal, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Ceiling fans, Pool Table, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $100

Hotel La Puerta del Sol, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Bedrooms: 9
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Free Parking, Restaurant, Swimming Pool
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from: $750

2 weeks in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste Costa Rica Resort

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Restaurant, Swimming Pool
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