Guanacaste Province is home to the Gulf of Papagayo's renowned playas (beaches). Playas del Coco (affectionately known as 'El Coco') is one of its oldest beach communities. Further south are the beautiful Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal, lined with lush vegetation. Tamarindo Beach is a hotspot for surfers and eco-tourists alike. It is near here that Las Baulas National Marine Park is found, established to protect the mangrove swamps and nesting beaches of leatherback turtles.
It is well worth adventuring inland too. The secluded Llanos de Cortes Waterfall is magnificent, as is the Liberia River Canyon, with amazing views of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano. Nearby, find Santa Rosa National Park, a conservation area for Costa Rica's tropical forests and wildlife.
It is also worth detouring to visit the city of Santa Cruz, declared the National Folklore City by the Central American Institute of Tourism for its rich cultural traditions.
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