TRAVEL TIPS

HOW TO GET THERE: The Guanacaste area lies north west of San Jose . Several highways wind their way up through fantastic landscapes. Take the inter-American highway towards Liberia . Travelers can either rent a car or take the “no worry” option and use one of the private or public bus services. It is also possible to fly to Liberia , as well as to other coastal areas.

CLIMATE:
Due to the sunny, dry climate, this region contains some of the most popular areas for resorts and spas. Guanacaste landscape provides both golden vistas and sun-drenched beaches. Temperatures can rise to the mid 90s Fahrenheit, with little or no breeze during most of the year. The dry season here lasts from November on through April and cools down a bit during December and January. The driest region in the country, rain usually isn't a problem during most of the year .

WHAT TO BRING: When packing keep in mind the high temperatures and bright sun. Hats, sunglasses, sun block and long-sleeved cotton shirts are essential when visiting parks in the area. Shorts provide extra comfort while on trails. Appropriate footwear would be trail shoes for the parks and sandals for everywhere else. Take plenty of bottled water when hiking, and try to get to the parks as early as possible to avoid the worst of the day's heat.