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Province of Costa Rica
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Guanacaste is a province in Costa Rica. This region is covered by dry tropical forest, which makes it popular among tourists looking to escape the humidity found in most of Central America. There are many all inclusive resorts in this area, served by an international airport in Liberia.
By boat
To access Guanacaste's beaches from San José, a ferry can be taken from Puntarenas to Naranjo on the other side of the Golfo de Nicoya.
By car
Skip the ferry and instead take the Puente de la Amistad (literally "Bridge of the Friendship"). It's about four hours to most Guanacaste beaches from San José by car, a little bit more by bus.
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Liberia is the capital city of the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It is located about 220 km (138 mi) Northwest San Jose.
main city on the Nicoya Peninsula, easy access to beach areas and national parks
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limestone caverns with cave tours and surface hiking trails
forested mountains with lots of wildlife and some good hiking trails within an hour of great beaches
preserves critical habitat for a large number of species, particularly aquatic bird species who nest in the park's swamps, mangroves, a large lake, and an island in the Río Tempisque
national park centered on a volcano with surrounding tropical dry forests and bubbling mud pits
large national park that is part of the Guanacaste conservation area, the park has 10 discrete ecosystems, it was the site of an historic battle in 1856 and a historical museum is in the park
inactive volcano with four peaks and two craters, source of 3 rivers, the Rio Celestun is popular for its waterfalls and other-worldly blue waters
national park created in 1989 to provide a wildlife corridor between the tropical dry forest and the rainforest
national park preserving shore and surf for sea turtle nesting areas
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