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Costa Rica (Guanacaste)

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Guanacaste is Costa Rica's northwestern province, stretching along the Pacific coast and bordered by Nicaragua to the north. It's known for its dry tropical forests, volcanic national parks — including Rincón de la Vieja and Arenal — and some of the country's most celebrated surf beaches, such as Tamarindo, Nosara, and Playa Grande. The region is a hub for outdoor adventure, with zip-lining, white-water rafting, wildlife watching, and world-class diving and snorkelling in the Gulf of Papagayo. Guanacaste's combination of reliable sunshine, biodiversity, and laid-back beach towns makes it one of Central America's most popular destinations for both independent travellers and group adventures.

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Costa Rica (Guanacaste) · 8 days

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Costa Rica Escape — Self-Launched Edition: Rincón de la Vieja & Tamarindo

An independent, self-launched version of Wingbuddy's 8-day "Costa Rica Escape", swapping the escorted group coach and resort hotels for local buses, shared shuttles, family-run lodges and self-booked tours. You'll still hit the same headline experiences — El Saino hanging bridges, the El Trapiche cultural centre with coffee tasting and a cooking class, Pacaya hot springs, Rincón de la Vieja's geothermal trails and waterfalls, and four laid-back days around Tamarindo beach — but at roughly a third of the package price. Everything here is bookable yourself via GetYourGuide, local operators or directly with hotels; costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP and exclude international flights.

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