Guanacaste Province, Province in northwestern Costa Rica
Guanacaste extends along the Pacific coast with dry tropical forests, mountain ranges, and eleven administrative cantons centered around the capital city of Liberia.
The region joined Costa Rica through a democratic vote in 1824, previously belonging to Nicaragua, leading to significant changes in territorial boundaries.
The province maintains strong ranching traditions, with local cowboys called sabaneros contributing to regional customs through their horse-riding skills and cattle management techniques.
Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia connects the province with direct flights from North America and serves as the main gateway for beach destinations.
The national parks of Guanacaste contain active volcanoes, waterfalls, and tropical dry forests that support populations of monkeys, iguanas, and numerous bird species.
Location: Costa Rica
Capital city: Liberia
Elevation above the sea: 63 m
Shares border with: Alajuela Province, Puntarenas Province
GPS coordinates: 10.43333,-85.40000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
44.8 km
Lake Arenal
52.3 km
Hacienda Santa Rosa
50.3 km
Tenorio Volcano National Park
50.5 km
Puente La Amistad de Taiwán
26.7 km
Las Baulas National Marine Park
52.5 km
Volcán Tenorio
49.9 km
Orosí Volcano
61.2 km
Palo Verde National Park
9.3 km
Rincón de la Vieja National Park
44.9 km
Playa Negra
54.1 km
Guanacaste National Park
44.9 km
Ostional Wildlife Refuge
62.8 km
Church of Saint Blaise of Nicoya
32.7 km
Playa Conchal
45.2 km
Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site
52.1 km
Barra Honda National Park
29.7 km
Estadio Asociación Cívica Jicaraleña
61.2 km
Miravalles National Park
44.6 km
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
15.1 km
Playa Virador
37.4 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden
64.5 km
Samara Beach
63.7 km
Tamarindo Beach
50.9 km
Hermosa Beach
34.4 km
Playa La Islita
64.7 km
Playa Arenilla
32.9 km
Rio Celeste
49.7 kmReviews
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