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The drier, warmer Pacific coast of Costa Rica is one of the untamed wonders of the western world. The northern coast is largely the Guanacaste province and peninsula, and provides the adventurous explorer breathtaking bays, wild rivers, volcanoes, golden sands, forests, jungles, exotic marine life -- and much of it remains unexplored. Fishing villages like Tamarindo, named after the local tamarind trees, and Samara are bringing more travelers each year as word gets out about the spectacular

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The drier, warmer Pacific coast of Costa Rica is one of the untamed wonders of the western world. The northern coast is largely the Guanacaste province and peninsula, and provides the adventurous explorer breathtaking bays, wild rivers, volcanoes, golden sands, forests, jungles, exotic marine life -- and much of it remains unexplored. Fishing villages like Tamarindo, named after the local tamarind trees, and Samara are bringing more travelers each year as word gets out about the spectacular beauty of the region. The Marino las Baulas National Park features both monkeys and leatherback turtles, while the Isla Santa Catalina is a popular point for bird watching. The southern Pacific coast belongs to the very long reach of the Puntarenas province panhandle extending almost the entire length of Costa Rica western shore. Here the Corcovado National Park hosts 500 species of tress, over 140 varieties of mammals, and hundreds of bird species.


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Things to do in Pacific Coast Costa Rica

Surfing

Prepare to be spoiled with options, as this town is all about surfing. You can rent a board from pretty much anywhere. Dominical Surf Adventures guarantee you’ll be able to stand up by your ...
Surfing
Dominical, Costa Rica

Shopping Summary

Most shops here are focused on surfing. The South Wave Surf Shop rents boards for $10-$15 for 24-hours and also sells a huge variety of boards, boogie boards, surfing accessories and beachwear, in ...
Other Activity
Dominical, Costa Rica

Kayaking Dominical

Both sea kayaking and mangrove kayaking tours offer unique experiences for both beginners and experts. Mangrove tours take you at an easy pace through calm waters where you can spot a variety of land ...
Kayaking
Dominical, Costa Rica

Hacienda Barú Wildlife Refuge

Spanning beaches, rivers, mangroves, wetlands, pastures, tree plantations, primary, secondary, and selectively logged forests, the refuge is literally crawling with life. In a country famed for ...
Hiking
Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica

Bridges Tour

Overview This is another pay-to-play activity in Monteverde, with several options allowing you to climb above or into the trees for a different experience of the jungle. Aventura's bridges come with ...
Eco-Tour
Monteverde, Costa Rica

Hummingbird Gallery

This is one of the rare activities you can do for free around Monteverde. The only actual cost is the bus fare it will take to get there. On the edge of the Monteverde Reserve, the gallery houses ...
Eco-Tour
Monteverde, Costa Rica

Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest

Overview Walking through jungle at night is a very different experience to walking by day, and this tour enables you to compare the two by starting at sunset and ending in torchlight. It takes place ...
Hiking, Trekking, Eco-Tour
Santa Elena , Costa Rica

Canopy Tour

Overview There are several options in town for this adrenaline adventure but the two listed are acknowledged to be the leading companies. Both offer a similar experience which basically involves ...
Adventure Tour
Santa Elena , Costa Rica

Things to see and do summary

Typical beach activities include swimming, fishing, surfing and relaxing. You can take a horseback tour along the beach or ride into the surrounding forest: Book through Arco Iris 506-2787-5133. Some ...
Other Activity
Playa Matapalo, Matapalo, Costa Rica

Surfing

Pavones is said to have the second-longest wave in the world–or the second-longest left, depending on who you talk to–around 2 kilometers. This ideal wave is hard to catch, relying on a large ...
Surfing
Pavones, Costa Rica

Boating

Boating excursions on the Golfo Dulce are usually oriented toward dolphin and whale watching. You can also find kayaking or boating trips down the nearby Coto Colorado River, whose mangrove forests ...
Boating
Golfito, Costa Rica
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