Costa Rica is the land of beautiful beaches… but it has so much more to offer! Why sit at the beach all day when you can go on an adventurous day trip? These magical spots are only an hour or two away from Playa del Coco!
From surfing to canopy zip line tours, howler monkeys to luxurious spas, spectacular water falls to sunset cruises. Now that the low season is here there are many good deals to be had. Here is my list of what not to miss when you visit Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
UPDATED: May, 2023
Fishing in the Papagayo Region of Guanacaste Costa Rica is an experience like no other. This beautiful area on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is known for its rich marine life and offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the country and in the world!
Costa Rica is a captivating destination that beckons travelers from all corners of the globe with its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and abundant wildlife. For those planning to visit this Central American paradise, there's great news on the horizon.
“When you get here, everything turns into a green paradise, full of wildlife. It cannot be described in a few words. It is absolutely fantastic. On earth, under water, everything is indescribable.” Where am I? Costa Rica’s Cocos Island.
Picture this: You are walking on Costa Rica’s Ostional Beach on a dark, moonless night in November. As your eyes adjust to the dark, you see an armada of something coming out of the water and starting to approach you.
It is a Turtle Invasion, well not really, it is the female Olive Ridley sea turtle swarming onto the beach in wave after wave.
If your idea of the perfect vacation has to include golf, then the many beautiful Costa Rica golf courses have got you covered. Guanacaste, Costa Rica is rapidly becoming a world-class golf destination. Many golfers adore Costa Rica for its picturesque courses that double as a nature walk. Mark Twain said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” Not in Costa Rica!
If you have been spending all your time on Costa Rica’s Pacific “gold coast”, you may be surprised to find that there is what feels like another country completely on the Atlantic side. The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica has a distinct Afro-Caribbean influence, which is completely different from the culture of the central highlands or the northwest province of Guanacaste.
Playa del Coco has such a “Pura Vida” pace of life, that golf carts are a perfect mode of transportation. Golf carts have really grown in popularity over the last few years. They are easy to drive, better for the environment, less expensive, and fit just about anywhere!
Do you like boating, if you do, you’ll love Costa Rica. The combination of hundreds of miles of ocean coastline, beaches and countless rivers, estuaries, and lakes equal abundant opportunities to enjoy life on the water. Let’s consider some of the great boating opportunities.
