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NORTH PACIFIC
(Rincón de la Vieja, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Samara)
 Best
known for its luxurious beaches, which indeed are astonishing,
the truth is that Costa Rica’s North Pacific, comprising
practically the entire province of Guanacaste and part of
Puntarenas, has much more to offer than palm trees and ocean
waters. Aside from its unique tropical dry forests filled
with, open prairie-like spaces, an active volcano, geysers,
boiling mud pots, old haciendas, cattle ranches, and sabaneros
(the Costa Rican version of cowboys), the region of Guanacaste
is marked by a unique history (independent from Costa Rica
until 1824) replete with folklore and traditions that have
been adopted as icons of Costa Rican typical culture. Birding
sites, national parks, homemade tortillas, and local arts
are daily expressions of the region’s diversity, but
of course, when it comes to the North Pacific, beaches are
a “must”... and there is one for every type of
traveler. Big, luxurious resorts on the Papagayo Gulf, boutique
hotels in remote hideaways like Tamarindo, Punta Islita, and
Flamingo, kilometers of unspoiled beaches between Nosara and
Sámara, and towns with an alternative, “retro-style”
atmosphere, like Mal País and Montezuma, all mark the
North Pacific.
RINCÓN DE
LA VIEJA VOLCANO AREA
 The
surroundings of the Rincón de la Vieja National Park,
in the northern region of Guanacaste Province, are one of
the most particular in the country. Combining tropical dry
forest with enchanting waterfalls, the area is characterized
by bubbling mud pots, steaming vents in the earth, hot springs,
and a whole host of wildlife. Still relatively undiscovered,
the region is starting to attract more visitors.
Sample Itineraries:
Guanacaste
Tour
TAMARINDO
 In
Guanacaste, the sun rules. Cool winds from northern latitudes
lower temperatures pleasantly along the coast from December
to April. From May through November the warm and sunny weather
prevails, although occasional showers may accompany it, usually
in the afternoon. Tamarindo beach is part of this privileged
area. It stretches for a couple of kilometers over a series
of rocky headlands. Tamarindo boasts an impressive selection
of restaurants, wide-ranging accommodations, a lively beach
culture, and a vibrant nightlife.
Sample Itineraries:
Tamarindo
Tour
FLAMINGO
 Flamingo
is a beautiful white sand beach. Flamingo has been developed
for sport fishing and boating and it is one of the most exclusive
beaches in Costa Rica, boasting the largest harbour in the
country.
Sample Itineraries: Flamingo
Tour
SAMARA
 Samara
is great for sheer size and safe swimming and is a great place
to relax and to enjoy sunbathing. The waves break on a reef
about a kilometer out, so the water near the shore is actually
quite calm - a rarity on the Pacific Coast.
Sample Itineraries:
Samara
Beach Tour
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