Northwest Pacific Region - Guanacaste, Tamarindo Area

• Guanacaste: Liberia , Golfo Papagayo, Playas: Tamarindo, Hermosa, Ocotal, Nosara
• Peninsula De Nicoya: Tambor, Montezuma, Santa Teresa

Area Information | Weather | Travel Time | Hotels | Tours | Golf | National Parks

Area Information:

Guanacaste

If you are a sun worshiper, and enjoy being on beautiful beaches, this is a perfect place for you. By large contrast, this region gets very little rain during the year compared to the rest of the country. The province of Guanacaste encompasses dry, wet and very humid forests, including the protected areas of the few remnants of the tropical dry forests which once extended from Mexico along all the Pacific coast, and which today has practically disappeared from the Mesoamerican scenery. The region of the north Pacific is a land of beautiful landscapes made up of bays, gulfs, hills splattered with forests and cliffs, panoramic routes, volcanoes, wild rivers, beautiful beaches of gray, fine dark, white and golden sands bathed by a blue sea of clear waters, rich in fishes and seashore birds, with mainly of gentle waves. The climate is very hot and dry during the summer, which tends to extend from December to April, and hot and humid during the rest of the year. The average annual temperature is 27,5ºC. Guanacaste is blessed with landscapes of plains and dusty dry coast from January to April and very green and wet during the rainy season. In this idyllic region the positive energy of the radiant sun, which shines long hours of the day, combines with the hot temperatures, inviting you to enjoy the warm waters and the blue sea. Visit the national parks while on the beach!

is towered of volcanoes, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and friendly people! Whether your interest is eco-tourism, bird watching, adventure sports, fishing or just relaxing on an isolated beach. Hotel industry in Guanacaste has undergone a major growth during the last two years. With the aperture of important hotel chains like Melia Playa Conchal Resort, "All Inclusive" properties at the Gulf of Papagayo as Occidental Papagayo and the easy access by the Daniel Oduber international Airport located in Liberia just 45 min from Tamarindo, Flamingo or Conchal beach areas, the region can compete properly with international high standard accommodations and services. The five star 'All Inclusive" hotel Four Seasons just opened their doors in 2004, providing the most ultimate luxury accommodations in the Golfo Papagayo area.

Peninsula De Nicoya

This area on the Northwest Pacific coast is difficult to traverse because of the lack of paved roads; however, it's well worth the effort because it contains some of the country's best and most remote beaches. Try Montezuma , near the tip of the peninsula, it is a lovely, very laid-back paradise and a perfect destination to end your trip and relax.

Weather:

The Northwest part of the Pacific coast, including Guanacaste, is totally dry for 6 months of the year. It only receives on an average of 59 inches a year. It is normally very warm and dry. This region receives the least amount of rain even during the rainy season; it is an ideal place for the beach lovers. For live weather info, see our weather page.

Travel time:

In addition to Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose , this region also has the Daniel Oduber International Airport located in Liberia , the capital of Guanacaste. This will prove convenient for travelers who plan their itinerary in this region. It will take about 5 hours drive from San Jose , or for faster transfer, fly to these areas on a domestic plane and get there in 50-60 minutes. Sansa and Nature Air have daily domestic schedule flights to specific areas in the region.

Hotels:

There are plenty of choices of beach resort type hotels throughout the entire Northwest Pacific Region. For the traveler, the region offers the tradition standard beach hotels and for others that requires an "'All Inclusive" program, there are resorts that especially caters for that need. For more information, review our list of recommended hotels for this region.

Tours:

GaiaLInk Tours and Services is please to offer a wide selection of tours throughout this region.  Whether you're looking for adventure, sight-seeing or education, we have the tour for you.  Please see our list of recommended tours for this region.

Golf:

For the golf enthusiast, there are several professional golf courses in the northwest region of Coat Rica to add to your international courses played list.  For more information, see our golf courses page.

National Parks:

Guanacaste area:

• Santa Rosa National Park
• Las Baulas Marine National Park
• Rincón de la Vieja National Park
• Barra Honda National Park
• Palo Verde National Park

Peninsula De Nicoya:

• Isla del Coco National Park (300 miles from coast)
• Ostional Wildlife Reserve
• Cabo Blaco Natural Reserve

 

*Click the links below for more information on tours and packages in this area:

NW Region Hotels | NW Region Tours