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Places to Visit in Province of Guanacaste

 

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Guanacaste Viajes, Liberia
Ranked #1 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Transportation
Owner description: Guanacaste Viajes is a local Family run business, with over 10 years working in the tourism industry in Costa Rica, we offer... more » Owner description: Guanacaste Viajes is a local Family run business, with over 10 years working in the tourism industry in Costa Rica, we offer to our clients personalized trips with a professional service. Our dedication and responsibility made of Guanacaste Viajes a truly option in Costa Rica. We operate in our own fleet of comfortable air-conditioned mini-vans and mini-busses with a capacity of from 1 to up of 28 passengers. Our main office is based just 15 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR), and we provide Airport Shuttle and Private Transportation « less
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Samara Trails, Playa Samara
Ranked #2 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Hiking Trails
Owner description: Samara Trails is a trail system within the private 346 acre Werner Sauter Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is in Dry Tropical... more » Owner description: Samara Trails is a trail system within the private 346 acre Werner Sauter Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is in Dry Tropical forest and contains various species of plants and animals including monkeys, birds, mammals, and amphibians. The hike takes approximately 1 1/2 hours to complete - private hikes are completed at 7am or 3:30 pm and are led by the grandson of Werner Sauter, founder of the Wildlife Refuge. « less
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Ranked #3 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Ride the best! Casagua Horses Tours at the Painted Pony Guest Ranch, a complete Equestrian Center providing high quality... more » Owner description: Ride the best! Casagua Horses Tours at the Painted Pony Guest Ranch, a complete Equestrian Center providing high quality horseback riding tours lessons,and training, is just 20 minutes from Tamarindo/Flamingo beaches. Ride comfortable, well trained horses with professional bi-lingual guides. Favorite tours include the Old Spanish Trail, our Natural History Tour, the popular Cantina Tour and local fiestas and Topes. Experience a real taste of Guanacaste's famous horse culture. « less
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Go Adventures, Tamarindo
Ranked #4 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Ranked #5 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: NOSARA WILDLIFE RESCUE rescues, rehabilitates and releases back into the wild injured or orphaned Howler Monkeys and other... more » Owner description: NOSARA WILDLIFE RESCUE rescues, rehabilitates and releases back into the wild injured or orphaned Howler Monkeys and other arboreal wildlife. We are a Costa Rican non-profit organization, recognized and approved by MINAE - the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy. We receive 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status through the Friends of Nosara. We accept private tours on a RESERVATION ONLY basis, any day of the week. Call 48 hours (minimum) for beforehand for reservations « less
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Nick Holt Fitness, Tamarindo
Ranked #6 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Health Clubs
Owner description: Nick Holt Fitness is a full service personal training outfit located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica offering personal training,... more » Owner description: Nick Holt Fitness is a full service personal training outfit located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica offering personal training, group training, boot camp fitness classes, yoga classes, surf lessons, tennis lessons and surf specific exercise programs. We train all ages and fitness levels in a spacious indoor facility or out on the beautiful beaches of Tamarindo. Contact us to stay fit and healthy during your Tamarindo vacation! « less
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Ranked #7 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Best Horse Tours & BBQ Feast - Our Eco Adventure Trail Rides offer 1,500 acres of private ranch land in Guanacaste. 100 %... more » Owner description: Best Horse Tours & BBQ Feast - Our Eco Adventure Trail Rides offer 1,500 acres of private ranch land in Guanacaste. 100 % Cowboy Country. Explore pastures,mountains & creeks at a leisurely pace or lively gallop. Climb hilltops to enjoy breathtaking 360 % ocean & valley views. Experience howler monkeys, iguanas on the roam,birds in flight;nature & wildlife up-close on horseback. Our horses are well groomed, well trained & friendly. Perfect for adventurers, couples & families with children of all ages. ALSO OUR FAMOUS SUNSET BBQ - Hosted right here on the ranch, enjoy a cowboy fiesta at sunset with BBQ Master Chef grilling up a feast of farm raised chicken, local meats, fresh garden veggies.It's a unique exclusive evening away from the masses.Also,we have our very new canopy zip line which is amazing.We now are offering combo packages eg : Ride,Zip & BBQ - all afternoon activity & great value, see u soon in Paradise. « less
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Playa Avellanes, Tamarindo
Ranked #8 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Travellers' Choice™ 2013 Winner Beaches
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #9 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Sports Camps/ Clinics
Owner description: With Sports for Nature Trips, you will not only see, but experience the real Costa Rica first-hand. Stay with us at our Pura... more » Owner description: With Sports for Nature Trips, you will not only see, but experience the real Costa Rica first-hand. Stay with us at our Pura Vida House, and you will become a part of the community, meet all of the local characters, and experience the best of what Guanacaste, Costa Rica has to offer. Resorts and hotels can't show you Costa Rica they way we do.Along with two full-time guides and drivers, customize your trip with tennis lessons from a Costa Rican Davis Cup player,get great golf deals, Costa Rican cooking lessons, Spanish lessons, Surf lessons, Hiking, Yoga, Bird watching, Cycling, Nature fitness, horseback riding, Fishing, Community volunteering, Snorkeling - Scuba Diving, Tours (Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, zip lines, turtle watching, hanging bridges, ATVs, white water rafting, etc.). « less
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Ranked #10 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Travellers' Choice™ 2013 Winner Beaches
Category: Beaches
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Samara Beach, Playa Samara
Ranked #11 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Travellers' Choice™ 2013 Winner Beaches
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #12 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Sports Camps/ Clinics
Owner description: Del Mar Surf Camp is the premiere surf camp in Costa Rica with over nine years of experience teaching people how to surf. We... more » Owner description: Del Mar Surf Camp is the premiere surf camp in Costa Rica with over nine years of experience teaching people how to surf. We provide a maximum of 2 to 1 student to instructor ratio with local Costa Rican surfers providing a safe and quality surf instruction guaranteed for everyone to catch waves. Our all inclusive surf camps include everything from daily yoga classes, daily nature walks & healthy meals to create the perfect vacation in paradise. You can be rest assured that your experience will exemplify the "Pura Vida" culture Costa Rica has to offer. « less
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Playa Ponies, Nosara
Ranked #13 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Personalized Horseback riding tours through the jungle and beaches of Nosara. Our horses are beautiful and trained for all... more » Owner description: Personalized Horseback riding tours through the jungle and beaches of Nosara. Our horses are beautiful and trained for all experience levels. Every tour is customized to match the riders whether it is a short jungle kids adventure, or half-day waterfall treck or a sunset beach ride we make sure every rider leaves with an experience they will remember for a lifetime. « less
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Ranked #14 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: National Parks
The water system in this park sustains the largest population of waterfowl and wading birds in Central America.
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Ranked #15 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Waterfalls
Owner description: Admire the strong of the nature and explore five beutiful waterfalls in the middle of the forest sunrounded by vegetation and... more » Owner description: Admire the strong of the nature and explore five beutiful waterfalls in the middle of the forest sunrounded by vegetation and different animals. Enjoy one hour walking in the forest with a nice view to Nicoya Gulf, Cerro San José and Cerro Pelado.The names of the waterfalls are as follow: Serena River (102 fts, Hidden (66 fts and 2 caves, Rainbow (247 fts, Slide (312 fts, The Rock (49,21 fts). « less
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Playa Hermosa, Playa Hermosa
Ranked #16 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Travellers' Choice™ 2013 Winner Beaches
Category: Beaches
We offer educational, due diligence tours of the Guanacaste area for people who are considering relocating to Costa Rica.
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Ranked #17 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Golf Courses
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Playa Conchal, Playa Conchal
Ranked #18 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Travellers' Choice™ 2013 Winner Beaches
Category: Beaches
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Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo
Ranked #19 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Beaches
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Tamarindo Church, Tamarindo
Ranked #20 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: Join us on Sundays 10 am. Services are in English.You can expect a Welcome Atmosphere, Casual Dress, Relevant Teaching &... more » Owner description: Join us on Sundays 10 am. Services are in English.You can expect a Welcome Atmosphere, Casual Dress, Relevant Teaching & Meaningful Music. Hope to see you there! « less
Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, Area de Conservacion Guanacaste
Ranked #21 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Waterfalls
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El Viejo Wetlands, Area de Conservacion Guanacaste
Ranked #22 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #23 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Horseback Riding Stables
Owner description: Haras Del Mar Equestrian Center offers daily horseback riding tours with breath taking ocean and Mountain views. No... more » Owner description: Haras Del Mar Equestrian Center offers daily horseback riding tours with breath taking ocean and Mountain views. No experience neccessary, our horses are well trained, safe, happy and healthy. Located 15 min from Playa del Coco and Playa Hermosa in the Lomas del Mar Ecological Community. Reservations recommended. « less
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Ranked #24 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Educational Sites
Owner description: The Nosara Spanish Institute offers weekly Spanish programs for all levels. Certified Spanish professors. Located at the... more » Owner description: The Nosara Spanish Institute offers weekly Spanish programs for all levels. Certified Spanish professors. Located at the stunning Beaches of Nosara Costa Rica. Lodging available and optional. Lots of fun activities for an unforgettable Education Vacation. « less
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Ranked #25 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Health Clubs
Owner description: Best holistic healing experience in Tamarindo. Yoga,Thai Massage,Reiki Energy Healing,Sound Therapy and Chakra Cleansing.... more » Owner description: Best holistic healing experience in Tamarindo. Yoga,Thai Massage,Reiki Energy Healing,Sound Therapy and Chakra Cleansing. AquaYOGA Therapy, AcrobaYoga Workshops,Hot Vinyasa & Bikram Yoga Series Group Classes,Rainbow Child Yoga, Therapy for Spinal Rehabilitation, Blood type and Lightbody Nutritional Assessment,Spiritual Counseling,Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massage.What is Reiki? pronouned 'ray-kee' translates as the universal life-force energy. This is also known as chi in China and prana in India.This is believed to be the life force flowing through the body, nourishing organs and cells. When this flow of energy is disrupted its function becomes impaired and illness can occur. Treatments lowers blood pressure, reduces stress of the mind, stress held in the body and stress of emotions. A sense of acceptance and peace usually fills the receiver. Some experience life-altering healing. « less
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Ranked #26 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #27 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Admire the strong of the nature and explore five beutiful waterfalls in the middle of the forest sunrounded by vegetation and... more » Owner description: Admire the strong of the nature and explore five beutiful waterfalls in the middle of the forest sunrounded by vegetation and different animals. Enjoy one hour walking in the forest with a nice view to Nicoya Gulf, Cerro San José and Cerro Pelado. We have 5 majestic waterfalls located in a private farm surrounded with different species of flora and fauna of the area.The names of the waterfalls are as follow:Serena River (102 fts), Hidden (66 fts and 2 caves), Rainbow (247 fts), Slide (312 fts), The Rock (49,21 fts). « less
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Los Piratas de Flamingo, Playa Flamingo
Ranked #28 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
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Ranked #29 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: National Parks; Volcanos

A visit to this national park makes a great day trip for travellers based in Liberia. The Las Pailas entrance is about 27km from Liberia. The well-marked turnoff to the park is... more »

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Ranked #30 of 77 attractions in Province of Guanacaste
Category: Beaches; Geologic Formations
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