Guanacaste Family Vacations

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

Guanacaste Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: 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

Guanacaste Overview

By Travel Expert: 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.

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Hotels

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Tamarindo Vista Villas Resort & Hotel
1000 Calle Principal, Playa Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 42.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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Allegro Papagayo - All Inclusive
Plaza Manzanillo
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 32.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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3.0 out of 5
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Hotel Capitan Suizo
Playa Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 42.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Arenal Hanging Bridges
Lake Arenal Dam
La Fortuna , Costa Rica Map
Distance: 0.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Arenal Hanging Bridges offers a gentle walk... Read More
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Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Reserve
3.6 miles southeast of Santa Elena
Santa Elena, Costa Rica
Distance: 24.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The 26,000 acre Monteverde Cloud Forest... Read More
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Rincon de la Vieja National Park
16 miles northeast of Liberia
Liberia, Costa Rica
Distance: 26.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Visitors to Rincon de la Vieja National Park can... Read More
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Guanacaste Vacation Rentals

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Private Beachfront home -April $120 per night
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Balcony, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool
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Manuel Antonio Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool
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Beach-front estate sleeps 10
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Pets OK
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