North Pacific Coast Travel Guide
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Reliably sunny, dry weather brings planeloads of sun-starved northerners to the North Pacific area of Costa Rica every winter, and a windswept coastline makes Guanacaste popular with surfers eager to relive the legendary "Endless Summer" of the sport's early years.
North Pacific Coast Hotels
A wide range of lodging options awaits you in the North Pacific, so choose wisely. If your goal is to take leisurely swims and lounge quietly on the beach...read more
North Pacific Coast Restaurants
Seafood and fresh fish are tops here, followed by fast food—pizza, tacos, BBQ—to satisfy the hordes of hungry surfers and beachgoers. But there...read more
Things To Do in North Pacific Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in North Pacific Coast
- $391 & up -- Flights to Costa Rica on Sale (R/T, incl. Tax) Major Airlines on Fly.com
- $113+: Costa Rica: Guanacaste All-Incl. Beachfront Resort w/Credit, 20% Off BookIt.com
- $99+: Costa Rica All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort w/$100 Credit, 50% Off BookIt.com
- $1845 -- Costa Rica: 6-City Getaway, $150 Off (Ages 18-35) Contiki Vacations
North Pacific Coast Experiences
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Beaches: White sand, black sand; palm-fringed strands; beaches for swimming, partying, surfing, and sunbathing—you can't beat Guanacaste's... Read more
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One of the best wildlife and bird-watching parks in the country, Palo Verde extends over 198 square km (76 square mi) of dry deciduous forest... Read more
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Rincón de la Vieja National Park is Costa Rica's mini-Yellowstone, with volcanic hot springs and bubbling mud pools, refreshing waterfalls... Read more
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Renowned for its wildlife, Santa Rosa National Park protects the largest swath of extant lowland dry forest in Central America, about 91,000... Read more
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On the mainland, sweeping plains bordered by volcanoes hold remnants of Central America's tropical dry forest. On the Pacific-edged Nicoya Peninsula... Read more
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Guanacaste, Costa Rica's "Wild West," looks different from the rest of Costa Rica. It was originally covered in dry tropical forests, but beginning... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Life-Changing Trips
Vacations do the body (and soul) good, and none more so than volunteer trips.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Watch for sharp drop-offs on Costa Rica's beaches.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
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