Awesome Things to do in Guanacaste, the Golden Coast of Costa Rica

The Guanacaste province offers tourists an unforgettable vacation with its year round sunny weather, fascinating culture and spectacular natural attractions. Guanacaste is also known for some of the most beautiful beaches in the country (hence the nickname golden coast) and exciting adventure activities, making it an excellent destination for all travelers.

If you’re planning a trip to Guanacaste, picking what to do is crucial to having the time of your life in Costa Rica. Due to the sheer amount of activities available, it may be a bit overwhelming since they all sound incredible. So in this post, we’re going to narrow down the best things to do in Guanacast including our favorites. We have lived in this province for 8 years and have done a lot of activities!

*Updated June 2020*

Map

The Guanacaste province is huge and has beaches, volcanoes and dry and tropical rainforest. It also includes small inland towns like Nuevo Arenal, Cañas and Tilaran.

The map below has all the…