Few cities or towns in Costa Rica are so attached to a long tradition as Liberia, the capital of Guanacaste, located 235 kilometers northwest of San J
La Cruz Guanacaste
La Cruz is the tenth canton of Guanacaste province, established since 1969. La Cruz bounded on the north with Nicaragua and is where the main bord
Abangares Guanacaste
Abangares is the seventh canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 675.76 km², and has a population of 17,289.
Bagaces Guanacaste
Bagaces is the fourth canton in the province of Guanacaste Costa Rica. It covers an area of 1,273.49 km².This small town is about 22km northwest of
Carrillo Guanacaste
Carrillo is the fifth canton in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This canton covers up an area of 577.54 km², and has a population of 29,
Nandayure Guanacaste
Nandayure is the ninth canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 565.59 km², and has a population of 10,567.
Nicoya Guanacaste
The word Nicoya, derives from a Nahuatl word meaning "country with water on both sides." It is the oldest city in Costa Rica, and is still considered
Santa Cruz Guanacaste
Located about 50 meters above sea level, Santa Cruz was declared the National Folk City. Despite its modern development, its people have preserved the
Tilaran Guanacaste
Tilarán is the eighth canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers up an area of 638.39 km², and has a population of 19,045
Hojancha Guanacaste
Hojancha is the 11th canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 261.42 km², and has a population of 6,960. Its
Cañas Guanacaste
Cañas, which means cane town, is the sixth canton in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The canton covers up an area of 682.20 km², and has a
Liberia Guanacaste
Few cities or towns in Costa Rica are so attached to a long tradition as Liberia, the capital of Guanacaste, located 235 kilometers northwest of San Jose on the Inter-American. Has traditionally been the center of a vast network of cattle ranches, where the market is maintained. It has a proud provi See more details
La Cruz Guanacaste
La Cruz is the tenth canton of Guanacaste province, established since 1969. La Cruz bounded on the north with Nicaragua and is where the main border crossing is (Peñas Blancas). La Cruz is located on the shores of what is known as the viewpoint La Cruz. This viewpoint, and the Santa Rosa Nation See more details
Abangares Guanacaste
Abangares is the seventh canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 675.76 km², and has a population of 17,289. Its capital city is Las Juntas.The canton begins on the coastline of the Gulf of Nicoya, Abangares River's mouth northem side. It widens between the See more details
Bagaces Guanacaste
Bagaces is the fourth canton in the province of Guanacaste Costa Rica. It covers an area of 1,273.49 km².This small town is about 22km northwest of Cañas on the Interamericana, and is actually the headquarters of the Area de Conservación Tempisque which in conjunction with Minae, administers Pa See more details
Carrillo Guanacaste
Carrillo is the fifth canton in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This canton covers up an area of 577.54 km², and has a population of 29,298. Its capital city is Filadelfia.The canton is shaped like a boot, with the Pacific Ocean at the top. The Río Tempisque decorates the front of t See more details
Nandayure Guanacaste
Nandayure is the ninth canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 565.59 km², and has a population of 10,567. Its capital city is Carmona.The canton encompasses a piece of the coastline of the Gulf of Nicoya near the mouth of the Río Tempisque, including Isl See more details
Nicoya Guanacaste
The word Nicoya, derives from a Nahuatl word meaning "country with water on both sides." It is the oldest city in Costa Rica, and is still considered the colonial city of Guanacaste Province. 123 meters above sea level, Nicoya has experienced a remarkable development in recent years.Nicoya has all o See more details
Santa Cruz Guanacaste
Located about 50 meters above sea level, Santa Cruz was declared the National Folk City. Despite its modern development, its people have preserved the traditions and customs. Its rich heritage includes songs, dances, traditional costumes, culinary heritage, and religious holidays. Perhaps its most f See more details
Tilaran Guanacaste
Tilarán is the eighth canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers up an area of 638.39 km², and has a population of 19,045. Its capital city is also called Tilarán.The canton surrounds Lake Arenal (Laguna de Arenal) except for the lake's southeast end, which belongs to t See more details
Hojancha Guanacaste
Hojancha is the 11th canton in the province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica. The canton covers an area of 261.42 km², and has a population of 6,960. Its capital city is also called Hojancha.The canton is in the midsection of the Nicoya Peninsula. It is relatively compact, with a single tentacle reachin See more details
Cañas Guanacaste
Cañas, which means cane town, is the sixth canton in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The canton covers up an area of 682.20 km², and has a population of 25,897. Its capital city is also called Cañas.The elongated canton touches the Río Tempisque on the southwest. It keeps the Río Bebe See more details
National Parks
For those national and foreign tourists that desire to walk through natural landscapes while contemplating the diversity of the flora and Fauna of our guanacastecan lands, they could do so in some of the seven National Parks that this province offers its visitors.This parks offer not just a wonderful biodiversity in the ecosystems of the dry and tropical forests, but a taste of the cultural patrimony that Costa Rica offers.
The Gulf of “Papagayo” is one of the most important focal points of the touristic development and interest in the area. This is partly due to its closeness to Guanacaste’s capital city, Liberia, and partly because it hosts one of the best developed projects in the zone. The mega investments taken place in this area has changed completely the landscape of its well known beaches.