Guanacaste is an ideal spot for many tourists in Costa Rica because it provides more than just sunny weather. The province has a total of 200 km of coastline making it the ideal place to really enjoy the beach. If you are looking for awesome things to do in Guanacaste then read on to discover some of the most fun activities you must do.
Visit the Rincon De La Vieja National Park
Rincón de La Vieja National Park is the most popular park in Guanacaste. The park is home to the Rincón De La Vieja Volcano, hiking trails, picnic areas, dry forest, waterfalls and boiling mud pots. Hiking in the park is an engaging and fun activity. The volcano is 1895 meters tall is still active.
The area in the park is therefore highly geothermic and fun to hike in. You can hike 8 kilometers to the summit of the volcano when it is open for hiking. If not there are various trails that you can hike in the park. On one of the hikes you can enjoy the small volcano, mud pots and a seasonal waterfall. The thrill of seeing the volcano and the mud pots bubble is just too good to miss.
Wellness Tours
Guanacaste is known for wellness tours. In these tours you can enjoy activities such as mud baths, volcanic mud treatment, massage, hot spring treatment, and spa treatment all as you enjoy organic foods. The volcanic mud contains high levels of sulphur which removes toxins from the body.
The thermal natural outdoor pools are also part of the wellness tours and here you get to soak in naturally hot spring water and relax while taking in the scenery all around you. Blending with nature in this way helps to really relax your body.
Canopy Tours
There are many adventurous zip-lining and Tarzan swing spots in Guanacaste. Zip-lining in many of the parks in Guanacaste is made more fun and thrilling by zip-lining above rivers or the ocean. You can also zip-line while upside down or laying down. The zip-line at the Diamante Adventure park is the longest ocean view Zip-line in Costa Rica that you should pay a visit while here.
Horseback Riding
What better way to take in the sights in Guanacaste than on a horse back? Guanacaste is a ranch area and therefore cowboys are the norm. You can get a guided horseback riding tour ranging from 30 minutes to about two and a half hours.
The guide will take you through a trail where you can enjoy the forest, rivers and all other features available where you have visited. A horseback riding tour will take you through the trails with ease allowing you to observe with ease and feel like a cowboy or a campesino.
Visit the Beaches
Guanacaste is home to many beaches all with different things to offer. The Conchal Beach for instance, was once entirely made of crushed seashells. At the flamingo beach, the sand is pinkish white, resembling the colors of the flamingo birds.
Other popular beaches to visit include Tamarindo, Samara, and Playas del coco . However, these are not the only beaches you should enjoy visiting in Guanacaste. If anything the best beaches are the hidden gems only accessible by boat. Such beaches are tranquil and pristine with white sand and blue waters favorable for swimming.
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Surfing
If you want a high intensity water sport that will give you an adrenaline rush try surfing. If you are not a pro surfer do not worry as there are many beaches where you can learn how to surf for instance Tamarindo. If you are already a pro surfer, there are spots for you such as the Witch’s rock where the waves come in quick and high.
Bird Watching
If you love birding then you will enjoy the variety of birds Guanacaste offers. Since the weather is tropical and there are many tropical forests, you will enjoy a wide variety of resident and also migratory birds. You can bring your binoculars but if you are on a guided tour, your guide will most likely have a telescope for easy bird watching.
There are many fun and thrilling things to do in Guanacaste Costa Rica including; exploring nature from hanging bridges, night forest hikes, cultural activities and tours, eco tours, spotting wildlife, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, catamaran cruises, boat rides and many more. The activities in Guanacaste are highly affordable and can be enjoyed by the entire family.
For more information on the best things to do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica feel free to visit Buena Vista Lodge & Adventure Center:
Address: CR, Provincia de Guanacaste, Cañas Dulces, 50101, Costa Rica
Phone: +506 2690 1414