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Things to do in Guanacaste

What to do

Looking for things to do in Guanacaste? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Arenal Volcano
Arenal Volcano
5.9
5.0/51 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Ponderosa Adventure Park
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4.0
5.0/51 Reviews
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Zoos & aquariums
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
Diamante Eco Adventure Park
3.6
5.0/51 Reviews
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
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3.5
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Natural scenery
Selvatura Adventure Park
Selvatura Adventure Park
3.5
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Native's Way Costa Rica - Tours and Transfers
Native's Way Costa Rica - Tours and Transfers
3.4
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Treetopia Park
Treetopia Park
3.3
5.0/51 Reviews
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Flight experiences
Rincon de La Vieja National Park
Rincon de La Vieja National Park
3.3
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Mountain climbing
Parque Mario Cañas Ruiz
Parque Mario Cañas Ruiz
3.3
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100% Aventura
100% Aventura
3.3
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Guanacaste dishes and foodie spots.
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Java 654 Coffee Shop
Java 654 Coffee Shop
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Quick bites
Avg. CAD7/person
Pizzeria La Caveja
Pizzeria La Caveja
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Vegetarian
Avg. CAD13/person
Restaurante El Bramadero
Restaurante El Bramadero
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. CAD21/person
Marisquería Guayo
Marisquería Guayo
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Seafood
Avg. CAD13/person
The Lobster House
The Lobster House
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. CAD40/person
dëli Café
dëli Café
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Latin American cuisine
Avg. CAD6/person
Ponciana
Ponciana
4.2/55 Reviews
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Western cuisine
The Lookout Restaurant
The Lookout Restaurant
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Seafood
Avg. CAD44/person
Surf Box
Surf Box
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Western cuisine
Avg. CAD15/person
Makoko
Makoko
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Seafood
Avg. CAD30/person
Coconutz Brewhouse
Coconutz Brewhouse
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Western cuisine
Avg. CAD15/person
Father Rooster's
Father Rooster's
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Western cuisine
Sea view
Avg. CAD23/person

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