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Vacation Recs for Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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items I traveled to Guanacaste, Costa Rica when I was a sophomore in high school. It was such a beautiful place to visit! We stayed at an all inclusive resort and ate amazing foods, and also did some excursions. Here are some of the places we visited and a...
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Stays
I highly recommend to stay at an all inclusive resorts. You get to have all the food and drinks you want during your stay. We stayed at the RIU and it was a very nice resort. It had a huge pool but also was off the beach. I would love to stay here ag...
Vacation hotels and resorts in Costa Rica · RIU Hotels & Resorts
Take a relaxing stay at this beautiful resort called El Mangroove. Has many amenities like jet skis, tours, restaurants and more! There are 2 casual international restaurants/bars, as well as a beachfront shack serving light fare. A hot breakfast buf...
El Mangroove Hotel: Papagayo Guanacaste Hotel
Bahia del Sol is a charming beach front hotel that offers things like massages and yoga classes. Kids under 4 stay for free! The grounds have beautiful landscaping
Home | Bahia del Sol Hotel │ Beach Front Boutique Hotel
The Palms at Coco Beach is a lovely place to stay. Suites offer sitting areas, and airy apartments have full kitchens. It is off the Gulf of Papagayo. The hotel is in walking distance of the beach so you can enjoy some nice ray days.
The Palms At Coco Beach in Playas del, Coco - Home
Have the getaway of your life at this all inclusive adults only hotel in Tamarindo. Occidental Grand Papagayo is a beachfront resort with a buffet style restaurant, swimming pools, and a full spa service.
Occidental Grand Papagayo - Grand Papagayo Costa Rica - Occidental Costa Rica Specials
Food
A yummy places with private chef experiences that is a hidden gem suggested by locals. Great to visit if you stay in Las Catalinas.
RLT Cuisine - private chef and farm to table experience
Visit a beautiful beachfront restaurant with delicious cocktails and meals. La Purruja serves local food with a Mediterranean touch
LA PURRUJA RESTAURANT & BAR, Playa Avellanas
Stop by La Oveja Surf House in Tamarindo for a nice and cozy restaurant. I have heard that their avocado toast is delicious.
La Oveja Surf House - Tamarindo Restaurants - Tripadvisor
Enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine at La Luna Nosara. You might have to splurge a bit but it is worth it
LA LUNA, Nosara - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Dine on tasty eats at the Cactus restaurant in Playa Avellanas. Starting with the humble dishes of his childhood, the chef elevates the menu with made-from-scratch corn tortillas made into tayuyás: sandwiches brimming with sweet and savory fillings ...
CACTUS RESTAURANT, Pinilla - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
In the mood for drinks and tacos? Head to Little Lucha in Tamarindo. They even have live music
LITTLE LUCHA, Tamarindo - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
Excursions
I can't remember exactly where we went but we went ziplining in Costa Rica and I highly recommend. The scenes are so so beautiful and they were nothing like I have ever seen before
Canopy Tamarindo Costa Rica, Canopy Monkey Jungle Zipline adventure Tamarindo Guanacaste
Watch a beautiful sunset while you relax on a boat tour in Tamarindo. You might see some cool fish too
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
In my opinion you should always visit a National Park when you take a trip somewhere. They house some of the most beautiful sights with all kinds of flora and fauna.
2025 Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari - with Reviews
Go exploring with a tour of the Arenal Volcano and Rainforest. Take an amazing hike to see all kinds of plants and explore the world around you.
Arenal Volcano and Rainforest Tour in Costa Rica | Amstar Excursions
I wanted to see sloths so bad in Costa Rica but I never got the chance. Try your luck on a Rio Celeste hike within the Sloth Sanctuary and Llanos de Cortes Waterfall.
2025 Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour (Tamarindo) - with Reviews
We did a really fun ATV tour and I loved every second of it. Take a trip on this one where you travel from Tamarindo or Conchal
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal