Coco Beach is the most accessible and frequently visited beach in Guancaste. As a service town for the surrounding beaches, Coco offers a port captain, post office, bank, groceries and a selection of restaurants and souvenir shops.

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Sport-fishing enthusiasts are impressed by Guanacaste’s rich waters, which offer various kinds of marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, grouper, roosterfish, amberjack, mackerel and exceptionally large tuna.

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In the tiny village of Guaitil, many of the women continue the pre-Columbian pottery-making traditions of the Chorotega Indians. Tours include demonstrations of their ancient techniques and the opportunity to buy a piece for oneself, before travelling on to the Diria coffee plantation at Matambu.

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Horseback riding offers an authentic local experience, connecting to the traditional cowboy culture of Guanacaste’s vast cattle ranges. A riding excursion at El Aromal promises a memorable way to explore the backcountry landscape.

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Liberia, Guanacaste’s capital, is one of Costa Rica’s oldest cities, founded in 1769. A traditional local farming centre, it provides a convenient place to shop for essentials.

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Phase I of this world-class marina includes 180 fully serviced slips capable of accommodating private watercraft ranging from sport-fishing boats to mega-yachts, with full dockside concierge service. Phase II will complete the marina with an additional 200 slips. Naturally sheltered, with expansive water and coastline views, Marina Papagayo provides a key port along Central America's cruising coastline – just 400 nautical miles from the Panama Canal. Transportation from Four Seasons is available for USD 25.00 each way.
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Miravalles is home to the Miravalles Volcano, a dormant volcano and site of the largest developed geothermal field in Costa Rica. At the frontier of the Costa Rican rainforest, there’s a hidden paradise at Finca La Anita, featuring an educational rainforest macadamia tour along pristine mountain streams and amongst fields of exotic flowers.

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Costa Rica’s neighbour to the north, Nicaragua may be visited in a tour exploring the colonial charm of the city of Granada. The visit includes the San Francisco Convent, which holds a large collection of stone sculptures dating back to pre-Hispanic times. At the active Masaya Volcano, guests can stand right at the edge of the immense crater. Before driving back to Costa Rica, there’s a stop at the picturesque Indian Market at Masaya to shop for unique arts and crafts, souvenirs and leather goods.

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Scientists from all over the world come to Palo Verde National Park and Wildlife Refuge to study its rich ecosystem of rivers, marshland, mangroves and dry forest, where crocodiles, monkeys and iguanas make their home. The leafless trees in this dry tropical forest make it easy to view up to 300 species of birds. Flat-bottomed boat tours are the perfect way to witness the park’s wildlife.
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One of the 10 most-visited parks in Costa Rica, Rincon de la Vieja National Park occupies the upper slopes and summit of the volcano after which it is named. During a 3-km (2-mile) nature hike through the forest, discoveries include bubbling mud, steaming sulphur vents and fumaroles. The park is made more colourful with a proliferation of the purple orchid, Costa Rica’s national flower, and almost 300 species of birds.

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For fans of polo – or those who wish to witness a match for the first time – the nearby Ellerstina Polo Club presents an exciting season from January to April.

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Nestled along the palm-fringed sands of Peninsula Papagayo's Playa Prieta – just 10 minutes from Four Seasons – lies the Prieta Beach Club & Spa. Open to residence guests, this casual 3,530-square-metre (38,000-square-foot) oasis is situated in a naturally sheltered cove. Facilities include a lap pool, a beachfront bar and a sports bar and restaurant, as well as a spa and fitness centre. Water activities include snorkelling and surfing. A small flotilla of catamarans, kayaks and sailboats are available for rent. Complimentary transportation is provided.
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Floating in a raft on the calm Corobici River offers a peaceful way to view the beautiful scenery of this natural paradise. A certified river guide points out exotic flora, and wildlife such as white egrets, tiger herons, motmots, howler monkeys, ospreys, crocodiles, iguanas and other lizards.

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Sky-walking in the rainforest involves crossing over suspension bridges, giving an up-close, personal view of ancient trees and wildlife. This walk of approximately two and a half hours is a chance to discover the magic of one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

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Tamarindo is a small, vibrant community set on a 3.5-km (2-mile) beach. The town offers more than 40 restaurants, a lively outdoor market, an art gallery and a host of craft and pottery stores.

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These beautiful hot springs are set in the midst of an evergreen forest on the side of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano. Cover yourself with silky soft volcanic mud, rich in minerals and deeply cleansing – and relax.

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The Witch’s Rock canopy tour guarantees an exhilarating experience. Guests harness up and slide along a series of zip lines suspended amidst the treetops and above valleys. Wildlife along the route includes tree frogs, vine snakes, sloths, howler monkeys and hundreds of bird species.

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One of the 10 most-visited parks in Costa Rica, Rincon de la Vieja National Park occupies the upper slopes and summit of the volcano after which it is named. During a 3-kilometre (2-mile) nature hike through the forest, discoveries include bubbling mud, steaming sulphur vents and fumaroles. The park is made more colourful with a proliferation of the purple orchid, Costa Rica’s national flower, and almost 300 species of birds.

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A catamaran cruise provides a relaxing way to explore the Gulf of Papagayo. On a luxury 14-metre (47-foot) catamaran – boarded right at the Resort’s beach – set out on a cruising adventure to see ocean wildlife and jungle shoreline. Snorkelling and sunset tours are available.

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