North Costa RicaGuanacaste and the northern volcanoes, coast to countryside.
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Itineraries

Routes that connect the Guanacaste coast with volcanoes, rivers and the northern plains. Drive times are approximate and change with weather and roadworks.

Updated: November 1, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

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Forested coastline of the Papagayo Peninsula
Forested coastline of the Papagayo Peninsula · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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One Week: Guanacaste Coast and Volcanoes

Seven days from Liberia with one beach base and two big inland days.

Forest bird perched near Arenal, Alajuela
Forest bird perched near Arenal, Alajuela · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Coast to Arenal: A 10-Day Route

Start on the beach, cross the volcanic range and finish at Arenal.

Sunset over forested hills, Rincón de la Vieja area, Guanacaste
Sunset over forested hills, Rincón de la Vieja area, Guanacaste · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Rincón de la Vieja: How to Plan Your Day

Fumaroles, mud pots, waterfalls and hot springs about an hour from Liberia.

Beachfront on the Guanacaste coast
Beachfront on the Guanacaste coast · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Dry Season or Green Season in Guanacaste?

Guanacaste has the most marked dry season in Costa Rica. Here is how it changes your trip.