NATIONAL PARKS OF COSTA RICA: GUANACASTE

In this section, we'll visit the parks in the Guanacaste region of the country. Guanacaste Province is along the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

It's home to the famous "Gold Coast," mile-after-mile of spectacular beaches famous for their beauty, surfing, and fishing.

It's also one of the most popular area for both tourists and expats who've moved to Costa Rica.

Guanacaste is known for its hot, dry climate (particularly during the months of January-April).

From its snow-white beaches to dry-mountain-forests leading to rain forests, its national parks offer a number of fun activities for families and adventurers alike.

Rincon de la Vieja National Park

The park offers a number of attractions as one of our contributors attests in a fun story about her adventures in Rincon de la Vieja Park.

While you may or may not be as brave as she, you'll certain enjoy the thermal springs and mud baths found along the slopes of beautiful Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

Santa Rosa National Park, Santa Rosa Sector

It's one of the largest remaining dry tropical forests in the Western Hemisphere, steeped in history, and world famous for its incredible surfing beaches.

Remote, but spectacular, if you travel Costa Rica to the north Pacific Coast, take in beautiful Santa Rosa National Park, Santa Rosa sector.

Guanacaste National Park

It's also a World Heritage site named Guanacaste National Park.

Palo Verde National Park

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