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Guanacaste & Costa Rica's Northern Pacific Region

Northern Pacific Destinations

Explore Liberia »
Liberia's central location makes it a natural gateway to the beaches of the Northern Pacific as well as volcanoes and several national parks.

Explore Tamarindo »
The beaches north and south of Tamarindo, as well as the famous Witch's Rock, attract surfers from all over the world.

Explore Papagayo »
It's subdued ambiance and gentle waves soothe your body, mind & soul.

Rincon de la Vieja »
Volcano & National Park make up a veritable wonderland for hikers and lovers of the outdoors.

Explore Playa del Coco »
Diving and snorkeling by day...Non-stop party by night. Playa des Coco is the place to play in Costa Rica, offering some of the best diving and nightlife in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica's stunning Northern Pacific is bordered by dramatic volcanoes to the east, Nicaragua to the north, miles of white-sand beaches and the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Nicoya Peninsula to the south.

Traveling to Costa Rica's Northern Pacific
Nature Air makes daily flights to Tamarindo and Liberia's Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR). Liberia and Tamarindo are both just a 40 minute flights from San Jose. Compare that to 4 hours driving from San Jose to start off your Costa Rica vacation. Contact us for help with travel planning or if you have questions.

Costa Rica Volcano - Rincon de la Vieja
Rincon de la Vieja is one of seven active volcanoes in Costa Rica, located 15.5 miles (25 km) from Liberia.

Volcanoes and National Parks
There are great national parks, volcanoes and other inland sites to experience within a quick drive from Liberia. To the north you will find the Orosi Volcano within the Guanacaste National Park, as well as the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Both are wonderful opportunities to experience the dry rain forest plant life unique to this zone. Active Rincon de la Vieja offers hot springs and mud baths,and local lodges offer many activities including hiking, canyoning, rappelling, zip-line tours, horseback riding, waterfalls, and mountain biking.

Costa Rica leatherback turtle - beach
The beaches at Playa Grande and Playa Langosta are protected nesting areas for Giant Leatherback Turtles.

Beaches (Playas in Spanish)
Playa Pan de Azucar is remote and ideal for honeymooners. By contrast, the marina and beaches near Playa Flamingo bustle with activity. The famous surf of Playa Grande lies just to the North of Tamarindo Beach. The two beaches are separated by a natural salt water estuary, Estero Tamarindo. South of Tamarindo Bay is a beautiful secluded estuary and beach, Playa Langosta. It along with Playa Grande are part of the Las Baulas National Park surrounding Tamarindo. For excellent surfing head to Playa Avellanas, Playa Negra, or Playa Junquillal.

Fishing and Diving
The Papagayo Peninsula and Gulf offers some of the best golf and fishing in Costa Rica. For diving and snorkeling, Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal can't be beat.