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Travel Guide of Golfo de Papagayo in Costa Rica by Influencers and Travelers


The Gulf of Papagayo is a large body of water off Guanacaste province and the northwestern coast of Costa Rica. The Gulf and its coastline are part of a major tourism project by Costa Rica's government.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Golfo de Papagayo


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1 - Playa Hermosa

   20 km away

Playa Hermosa, located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, is a popular beach and beach-front resort town. People who visit Playa Hermosa can indulge in swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, sport fishing or sailing.

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2 - Carrillo

   22 km away

Carrillo is a canton in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The head city is in Filadelfia district.

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3 - Wildlife Watching in Playa Hermosa

   23 km away

A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity, have a visit to Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim in the blue lagoon, eat a typical Costa Rican lunch, and then relax hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.

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4 - Santa Cruz

   28 km away
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5 - Playa Flamingo

   33 km away
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6 - Snorkeling in Playa Hermosa

   23 km away

Afternoon snorkeling, sunset sailing tour with full offering of drinks and BBQ Chicken Meal. Enjoy the sunset after snorkeling to finish your Costa Rica vacation in luxury.

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7 - Guanacaste Province

   41 km away

Guanacaste is a province of Costa Rica located in the northwestern region of the country, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Alajuela Province to the east, and Puntarenas Province to the southeast. It is the most sparsely populated of all the provinces of Costa Rica. The province covers an area of 10,141 km² and as of 2010, had a population of 354,154. Guanacaste's capital is Liberia. Other important cities include Cañas and Nicoya.

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8 - Playa Grande

   45 km away

Playa Grande, also known as Salinas, is a beach community on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica just north of Tamarindo. Playa Grande is internationally popular as one of Costa Rica’s best surfing spots as well as being part of Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, a nesting ground of the largest marine reptile, the leatherback turtle.

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9 - Safaris in Playa Hermosa

   23 km away

This tour offers the perfect balance of a little activity in contact with nature hiking in a tropical rainforest and witnessing volcanic activity from a safe distance and the opportunity of relax at a natural swimming pool at the base of a beautiful waterfall and as a plus end up with a deserved break in the volcanic mineral hot springs. All this at the convenience of going in a private and comfortable transportation.

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10 - Tamarindo

   48 km away

Tamarindo is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, located on the Nicoya Peninsula. The town of Tamarindo is the largest developed beach town in Guanacaste. Main attractions in the area are surfing and eco-tourism.

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11 - Rincón de la Vieja National Park

   49 km away

Rincón de la Vieja National Park, is a National Park in Guanacaste Province of the northwestern part of Costa Rica. It encompasses the Rincón de la Vieja and Santa María volcanoes, as well as the dormant Cerro Von Seebach.

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12 - Bird Watching in Playa Hermosa

   23 km away

Take a trip out the thick of the rainforest in Monteverde. There are a wide varity of activites to choose from, and our favorites are the extreme ziplining and the famous hanging bridges,. Here you can zipline through the clouds on a course that is 2 miles long and includes a Tarzan swing. After this exhilarating experience and a hearty lunch, take your time and walk through the clouds on the notorious hanging bridges, walking on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging between 150 feet up to 510 feet.

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13 - Tubing in Playa Hermosa

   23 km away

This activity allows you to combine traditions, adventures, nature and relaxation ... a perfect day where the main souvenir will be your memories. Let us pamper you in the best VIP style, you deserve it!

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