North Pacific Coast Travel Guide
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Beautiful weather and a windswept coastline bring surfers to the North Pacific area of Costa Rica, an abundance of marine life and stellar diving spots lure underwater aficionados, and a sturdy flow of tourism paired with a laid-back attitude make this an all-around top spot to experience Costa Rica's charms.
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
Find the best North Pacific Coast restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
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
- 7-Night Costa Rica All-Inclusive Vacations Apple Vacations
- Costa Rica: 6 Nights w/Air, Tours & Tax, $300 Off — $1,179 Friendly Planet Travel
- Costa Rica Active — $2,850 IExplore
- Costa Rica Experience — $2,060 IExplore
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
Travel Blog
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Best of the Best
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Travel Tip of the Day
In Costa Rica's Northern Plains, book horseback trips in the morning during rainy season (July–December). Read more
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