Vacation in Costa Rica - visit the Guanacaste region

The small natural paradise in Central America between the Caribbean and the Pacific promises a dream vacation for everyone.

The Guanacaste region www.visitcostarica.com/de/costa-rica/where-to-go/guanacaste"_blank"">inthe northwest of the country offers a variety of experiences: Year-round sunshine, over 700 kilometers of Pacific coastline, colourful culture and traditions, nature and pure adventure - what more could you want? A visit to Guanacaste lasting several days is a must on a Costa Rica vacation.


The sunshine region of Costa Rica is not only the birthplace of thousands of turtles
but is also a popular destination for beach lovers and sun worshippers with its dreamy beaches and postcard idyll. The interior of Guanacaste also has a lot to offer: Livestock farming, fruit and vegetable cultivation and rural tourism with traditional culture and numerous festivals are the focus here. For example, the Costa Rican bullfight, where the bull always escapes alive, rodeo festivals and the national holiday provide an authentic insight.


An impressively varied landscape of dry forest, rainforest, savannah, waterfalls, typical giant Guanacaste trees
, volcanoes, numerous nature reserves and national parks attract many flora and fauna lovers to the region. Pacific beaches as far as the eye can see: Guanacaste, the country's most important region for beach vacations, impresses with unique Pacific beaches with a postcard idyll: whether bright white shell sand beaches with turquoise water for relaxing, party strongholds or remote natural beaches for adventurers who are not afraid to travel in an off-road vehicle over the bumpy jungle track.


The Gulf of Papagayo - the gateway to adventure luxury - has some of the best luxury resorts in Costa Rica:
Those who want to be active and seek adventure are spoiled for choice: white water rafting, canyoning, horseback riding like a real Guanacasteco, surfing, diving, suspension bridge or canopy tours, golfing, biking, hikes in national parks, volcano climbs and much more...

Relaxing according to the motto "Wellness Pura Vida" is particularly good in Guanacaste, far away from everyday life. Whether it's yoga, a bath in natural volcanic hot springs or a treatment with volcanic mud in the bubbling natural spa. The Guanacaste region is also the scene of various spectacular natural phenomena: sea turtle egg laying, bird watching and whale watching are a highlight for young and old alike.

With the driest and sunniest climate, the region in the northwest of the country is considered Costa Rica's sun lounge and is an ideal travel destination all year round.