North Pacific Coast Holiday Deals

Holiday In Guanacaste - North Pacific Coast

Pssst. You there. The one surrounded by potted ferns, taking a bath in Evian water while an “ocean sounds” CD plays in the background.

You know taking a Guanacaste holiday would be easier and way more fun, right? The northwestern region of Costa Rica looks like something out of a stock photograph or cheesy romance novel. No, we can’t promise scantily clad lovers embracing on the beach, but the region is lousy with rushing waterfalls, sage-coloured tree canopies and swaying palms. When you’re not chasing hummingbirds through a tropical forest or taking to the waters at the hot springs near Tenorio Volcano, head east to Liberia. The province’s capital city is as good a place as any to take a trip down a zip-line. Book one of our Guanacaste package deals, and before you know it you’ll be talking about what Costa Rican humidity does to your hair (you look fab no matter what anyone says!).

Things to Do in Guanacaste

Most of your time in Guanacaste will be spent outdoors, so listen to your dermatologist and slather on the sun cream nice and thick. Visit Playa Conchal and Playa Avellana to warm your skin and build a sandcastle for the ages (hey, go big or go home). If you want to show off your water sports prowess, grab a surfboard and hit the waves. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also on the menu of outdoor adventure in Guanacaste, so bring your water baby “A” game.

Back on solid ground, holidays in Guanacaste aren’t done giving you Instagram-ready vistas and colourful landscapes. Trek your way to the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and pay a visit to Rincon de la Vieja National Park to see what an active volcano looks like up close. Want to check some more ecosystems off your travel bucket list? Guanacaste also has cloud forests and arid mountain ranges within its borders.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

Even in a place as beautiful as Guanacaste, sometimes a break from Mother Nature is in order. Grab your wallet and check out the boutiques in Tamarindo and the pottery shops in Guaitíl. Contemporary art and modern clothes will have you on an epic shopping spree in Liberia. Don’t worry, you can pick up an extra duffle bag to get your new treasures home.

The food in Costa Rica will have you salivating at its memory for weeks after you get home. Thanks to the long coastline, Guanacaste is famous for its fresh seafood. Indeed, Guanacaste holidays are good for not only swimming in the sea, but also noshing on fish that slept there last night. Other Costa Rican delicacies include tamales and empanadas.

After a long day of exploration, you deserve a night of blowing off steam. Or drinking tequila shots like it’s your job. Whatever. Pull up a chair at an oceanfront patio bar in Tamarindo, or hang out with ex-pats at a sports bar in Playas del Coco. Whether you want an evening of craziness or relaxation, Guanacaste provides.

What’s Next?

Book one of our cheap Guanacaste holidays on lastminute.com.au today, and all that’s left to do is pack your swim gear and head for Central America. If you want to explore greater Costa Rica, get the keys to a Guanacaste car hire. Just keep your eyes peeled for pumas crossing the road (kidding).