🌞 Must-Do & See on Your Visit to Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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A Local Guide’s Picks for Nature, Adventure & Culture
Welcome to Guanacaste, Costa Rica — the sunniest, most adventure-packed corner of the country! If you’re planning a trip and wondering what you can’t miss, don’t worry. As a local guide, I’ve helped hundreds of travelers explore this amazing region, and now I’ll help you do the same.
Whether you’re into waterfalls, wildlife, beaches, or culture, here are the top tours and activities in Guanacaste that will make your visit unforgettable.
🌾 1. Hike to the Magical Río Celeste
Inside Tenorio Volcano National Park, Río Celeste is one of Costa Rica’s most stunning natural wonders. The rainforest trail leads to bubbling springs, exotic trees, and a bright turquoise waterfall that looks almost unreal.
Great for nature lovers and families
Easy-to-moderate hiking trail
Incredible photo opportunities
🍽️ Bonus: With Green Tours CR, this tour includes a traditional lunch plus a coffee & chocolate experience.
🐊 2. Boat Safari in Palo Verde National Park
For one of the best wildlife tours in Guanacaste, head to Palo Verde. From the comfort of a boat, spot monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and dozens of bird species.
Relaxing and family-friendly
Perfect for birdwatchers and photographers
🎶 After the tour, enjoy a wood-fire cooked lunch and a cultural demo with local music or tortilla making.
🧶 3. Chase Waterfalls in Bijagua
The Bijagua rainforest is an off-the-beaten-path gem. Full of trails, waterfalls, and wildlife like sloths and frogs, it’s perfect for travelers seeking peace and nature.
Away from the tourist crowds
Amazing for wildlife lovers
Ends with a homemade wood-fire lunch
🌫️ 4. Adventure Day at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
Rincón de la Vieja National Park combines volcanic activity with rainforest beauty. Explore boiling mud pots, steaming vents, jungle trails, and waterfalls. Many tours include hot springs and a volcanic mud bath.
Mix of hiking, relaxation, and culture
Experience a real, active volcano
Includes a local-style lunch
🚶️ 5. Discover La Leona Waterfall
One of Guanacaste’s hidden treasures, La Leona Waterfall requires a short river hike through jungle and caves before you arrive at a turquoise canyon waterfall.
Great for adventurous families and couples
Stunning photography spot
Includes a traditional lunch with locals
🏍️ 6. ATV Jungle Adventure
For adrenaline and scenery, try an ATV tour in Guanacaste. Ride along jungle paths, rivers, and hills while taking in local countryside views.
Safe and fun for all levels
Thrilling yet family-friendly
Optional lunch available after your ride
🚖 Bonus: Stress-Free Transfers in Guanacaste
Getting around Costa Rica can be tricky, but Green Tours CR offers private transfers to all these tour spots.
Comfortable, modern vans
Friendly, bilingual drivers
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
💚 Why Travel with Green Tours CR?
We’re locals who care about nature, culture, and your experience. Our tours are personal, eco-friendly, and full of little details that make a difference.
When you visit Guanacaste, let us show you the real Costa Rica. You won’t just see it — you’ll feel it.
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