Dry tropical forest and Pacific peninsulas
Guanacaste is Costa Rica's northwestern province—a dry tropical region of white sand beaches, ocean-front national parks, and wide-open sky. The region encompasses multiple beach towns and protected reserves, from Tamarindo to Santa Rosa National Park. Guanacaste offers the most consistent sunshine in Costa Rica, making it the reliable beach destination.
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