Guanacaste covers 5,921 sq. miles along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, featuring over 400 miles of coastline and a rich cultural and natural heritage. It includes numerous protected areas with diverse ecosystems.

Guanacaste’s diverse landscapes, warm climate, and vibrant nature make it a top destination for both local and international tourists. Its developed hotel industry, support from the Gulf of Papagayo Tourism Development Center, and access via Daniel Oduber International Airport contribute to its popularity.

All along the Guanacaste coastline are a number of beaches that allow visitors to swim in their warm Pacific Ocean waters. The coastal landscape is exceptional. There is an array of white-sand beaches and calm, intense-blue waters.

There are two commercial centers located in the northern area: Liberia and Santa Cruz, which, in turn, are linked with five important tourism development centers: Papagayo, El Coco, Flamingo, Conchal, and Tamarindo. In the southern area, the commercial center is Nicoya with Samara being the development center.