1Other Barra Honda caves (Santa Ana, Nicoa, La Trampa)
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- See the full card: Other Barra Honda caves (Santa Ana, Nicoa, La Trampa)1
- See the full card: Terciopelo Cave descent
Terciopelo Cave descent
AdventureRestricted access
- See the full card: Leatherback turtle night tour at Las Baulas
3Leatherback turtle night tour at Las Baulas
WildlifeSeasonal
- See the full card: Bull shark diving at the Bat Islands
Bull shark diving at the Bat Islands
WaterSeasonal
- See the full card: Witch’s Rock (Peña Bruja) by boat
Witch’s Rock (Peña Bruja) by boat
AdventureRestricted access
- See the full card: Playa Naranjo (Santa Rosa)
6Playa Naranjo (Santa Rosa)
NatureRestricted access
- See the full card: Conchal Wildlife Refuge7
Conchal Wildlife Refuge
NatureRestricted access
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Calm beaches for swimming
Sheltered bays where the sea is usually calm; even so, none has permanent lifeguards.
Surfing in Guanacaste
Tamarindo's small waves are good for lessons, and Santa Rosa has breaks for experts.
National parks and wildlife
Wetlands, mangroves and dry forest for crocodiles, monkeys, waterbirds and turtles.
At sea: diving, sailing and fishing
Boat trips from Coco, Flamingo and Tamarindo to islands, bays and deep water.
Inland day trips
Waterfalls, caves, history and crafts less than two hours from the coast.
Free or almost free
Public beaches, towns and waterfalls that cost little or nothing.