
- 1 night in San Jose (Arrival)
- 2 nights in Arenal Volcano area
- 2 nights in Monteverde Cloud Forest
- 3 nights in Tamarindo (Northern Guanacaste)
- 1 night in San Jose (Departure)
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North Guanacaste harbors an important portion of the Costa Rican cultural and natural patrimony. Not in vain there are a significant number of protected areas, including coastal, mountainous, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems, where life develops with exuberance. It is situated in the northern part of the country, and covers the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, since the limit with Nicaragua to Punta Cerritos, located 22 km. west from de city of Santa Cruz. North Guanacaste covers an extension of approximately 100 km of the Pacific Coast. In the past, this region has had its natural vocation in cattle rising and in agriculture. Currently, nevertheless, the incomparable beauty of its landscapes, that go from the tropical dry forest to the forest montano low and its hot climate, as well as its fertile nature, have made Guanacaste to one of the most concurred places by the local and international tourism. The landscape of the coast is exceptional. There are countless beaches of white sands and a peaceful sea qualified by intense blue.
Not only is Costa Rica a country filled with beautiful beaches on both coasts, it also offers the interested visitor a large variety of other attractions as well as cultural and adventure activities. Please find below a selection of points of interests for this particular region.
Costa Rica's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world. 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers can be found throughout the country. Please click on the link below to see what this region in particular has to offer you.
Before the Spanish arrived, this territory was inhabited by Chorotega Indians from the towns of Zapati, Nacaome, Paro, Cangel, Nicopasaya, Pocosí, Diriá, Papagayo, Namiapí and Orosi. The Corobicies lived on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Nicoya and the Nahuas or Aztecan in the zone of Bagaces.
In the 18th Century some neighbors of Rivas established their houses and cattle farms in the northern part of the Nicoya Peninsula at crossroads that connected the towns of Bagaces, Nicoya and Rivas. The place was baptized after a famous Guanacaste tree that grows in the neighborhood.
In 1824-25 the territory of Guanacaste was annexed to Costa Rica. In 1836 the town of Guanacaste was declared the capital of the Guanacaste province. In 1854 the town of Guanacaste was renamed Liberia.
The Tamarindo/Flamingo/Conchal Region is a great base for exciting tours and activities. Due to its constant waves, it is also one of the favorite places for surfers. North of Tamarindo, Las Baulas Marine National park protects the world’s largest visitation of nesting Giant Leatherback Turtles. The adjacent Tamarindo Wildlife refuge, a mangrove estuary, is also great for bird watching. Tropical Discovery is offering you a variety of tours for all interests to discover the entire splendor of the Tamarindo/Flamingo/Conchal Region and its surrounding:
Hacienda Guachipelín Hotel, next to Rincón de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is a true ecotourism lodge for adventure and nature lovers.
An intimate beachfront hacienda where you can lounge in privacy amid the palms and tropical flowers Sueño Del Mar is located minutes from Tamarindo on Playa Langosta in the province of Guanacaste.
Hotel Borinquen is an exclusive hotel & resort located in the North Pacific Region of Costa Rica.
Nestled in the green forests of Costa Rica's magnificent North-Pacific Riviera, the Westin Playa Conchal, spreads its 2,400 lush acres in an enchanted land where challenging golf meets thrilling eco-adventure.
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