The majority of the Northwest Pacific region is considered to be tropical dry forest and therefore it is the driest region in Costa Rica. Though there is a rainy season, it is much shorter, making it a popular destination for beach goers. The region stretches from northwest Guanacaste to the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula and includes popular destinations such as Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, the Gulf of Papagayo, Tamarindo, Samara, Santa Teresa and Montezuma. Rincon de la Vieja is an active volcano with natural hot springs in various places, but most visit for the adventure. The Gulf of Papagayo has the highest concentration of all-inclusive resorts and provides excellent swimming beaches. Beach areas such as Tamarindo and Santa Teresa attract surfers, yoga enthusiasts and night life. Playas Samara and Montezuma are more low key and provide a truly Costa Rican feel. Read more about the Costa Rica Northwest Pacific by clicking on the links below.
Playa Tamarindo is one of the most beautiful and modern beach areas along the Pacific coast. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities that all can enjoy...
Playa Hermosa literally translates to Beautiful Beach and what a lovely beach area this is. The beach area of Playa Hermosa is a crescent shape, protected on...
Rincon de la Vieja is a region located in the northwest Guanacaste province. The area is not exactly a town, but rather a few small villages and adventure...
Flamingo Beach is considered by many to be one of Costa Rica's most sophisticated and beautiful beaches. It is a favorite to the local ex-patriot community who...
The Gulf of Papagayo is the all-inclusive resort capital of Costa Rica. These upscale resorts line the beaches, though few are within walking distance to the...
Mal Pais which translates to (Bad Country) is located down on the western side of the southern-most tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. The area is comprised of Playa...
Montezuma is one of Costa Rica's best kept secrets. This small, laid back, sea side village is located near the southern most point of the Nicoya Peninsula...
Nosara is a funky little seaside surf village located on the central Pacific coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Access is only available via dirt roads which are...
Playa Samara is a small pueblo located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. The town revolves around the gorgeous beach that brings tourist in from all around...
Itinerary: SJO » El Establo Mountain Hotel » Aventuras Canopy Zipline Tour » ATV Offroad Adventure - Double » Pacific Souss Hotel » Coastal Kayaking and Snorkeling » Whitewater Rafting Rio Savegre » Free Day - Beach Day Manuel Antonio » SJO
Itinerary: LIR » Arenal Springs Resort » Venado Caves » Whitewater Rafting Rio Balsa » Hotel Poco a Poco » Aventuras Canopy Zipline Tour » Hotel Villas Playa Samara » Snorkeling Tour to Chora Island » Free Day - Surf Day at Playa Samara » LIR
Itinerary: LIR » Arenal Nayara Hotel and Gardens » Arenal Volcano Observation Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs » Rio Balsa Rafting with Optional Mambo Combo » Land Boat Land to Monteverde » El Establo Mountain Hotel » Canopy Zipline » Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour » Hilton Papagayo Resort and Spa » Free Day - Beach Day Papagayo Gulf » Horseback Riding » LIR
Itinerary: SJO » Holiday Inn Express » Turtle Beach Lodge » Tortuguero Canal Tour » Arenal Springs Resort » Canopy Zipline » Horseback Ride to La Fortuna Waterfalls » Hotel Poco a Poco » Canopy Hanging Bridges » SJO
