Title: Visit Guanacaste: 2026 Travel Guide for Guanacaste, Costa Rica | Expedia.com [Guanacaste Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Guanacaste.d6247738.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Guanacaste](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Guanacaste.d6247738.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Guanacaste Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Guanacaste.d6247738.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Guanacaste](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Guanacaste.d6247738.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Guanacaste](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Guanacaste.d6247738.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Guanacaste Vacations](https://expedia.com/Guanacaste.d6247738.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Guanacaste ## Costa Rica ![Flamingo Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071357/9486a209-c553-40a1-a166-55bfeef0421b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Flamingo Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071357/9486a209-c553-40a1-a166-55bfeef0421b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rincon de la Vieja National Park featuring rapids and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071373/588d959a-5100-4d0b-8326-7fa372527a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Flamingo Beach which includes a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071357/f9e00124-9d43-4529-9fcb-24d156bce33a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hermosa Bay Beach showing mountains and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071349/452cf520-1774-4789-a68e-0fff49d7aeef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Guanacaste [Tamarindo Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing ](https://expedia.com/Tamarindo.dx500187) This former fishing village has developed into a popular destination for vacationers seeking surf breaks, a lively nightlife and coastal scenery. ## Reasons to visit - Tamarindo Beach - Playa Langosta - Playa Róbalo [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Tamarindo.dx500187)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Tamarindo-Hotels.d500187.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Cabo Velas Known for Dining, Beaches and Relaxing ](https://expedia.com/Cabo-Velas.dx6138752) Romantic Cabo Velas is calling! Discover its beaches, food, zip-lining, and more. ## Reasons to visit - Flamingo Beach - Las Baulas National Marine Park [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Cabo-Velas.dx6138752)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Cabo-Velas-Hotels.d6138752.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Nosara Known for Beaches, Surfing and Yoga ](https://expedia.com/Nosara.dx2585) Experience the surfing, beaches, and temples in Nosara! ## Reasons to visit - Playa Pelada - Frog Pad [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Nosara.dx2585)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Nosara-Hotels.d2585.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Sámara Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Sea ](https://expedia.com/Samara.dx601385) Get away to secluded Sámara! Enjoy the beaches, snorkeling, and jungle. ## Reasons to visit - Samara Beach - Playa Barrigona [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Samara.dx601385)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Samara-Hotels.d601385.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Sardinal Known for Golf ](https://expedia.com/Sardinal.dx6229365) Trip time! Discover the golf in Sardinal. [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Sardinal.dx6229365)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Sardinal-Hotels.d6229365.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Liberia Known for Dining, Friendly people and Shopping ](https://expedia.com/Liberia.dx500188) Explore quaint churches and museums to get a sense of Costa Rican life or head out to the national park to see volcanoes, tropical forests and mud pits. 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