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Matapalo Guanacaste

Matapalo is a small town in the Guanacaste region, near the Pacific Coast. It is a 10-minute drive from beaches along the Tamarindo Bay, like Playa Grande and Playa Ventanas. From Matapalo it takes 15 minutes to drive to Las Baulas National Marine Park. Matapalo has a few stores and small park.

Matapalo Guanacaste
Matapalo Guanacaste
Matapalo Guanacaste
Matapalo Guanacaste
Matapalo Guanacaste

Beaches in Guanacaste are famous for their deep blue and turquoise waters. Some of these beaches offer good surfing conditions. Las Baulas National Marine Park also has an impressive coastline which is lined with mangrove forests – this area serves as a destination for nature tours and kayaking voyages.

Leatherback sea turtles use Las Baulas National Marine Park's beaches as a nesting ground, and during the nesting season visitors can come here to see these endangered animals. From March to October they lay eggs, and at certain points during this period it is possible to see baby sea turtles emerging from their eggs and making their way to the ocean.

Matapalo Guanacaste HIGHLIGHTS

Moments to look forward to

8 days | $$$

Tropical Inspiration for Two

When was the last time you swam in a waterfall; closed your eyes amidst a beach's golden sunlight; or saw animals in their natural habitat? Why, on your next vacation, of course.
Tropical Inspiration for Two
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Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour Playa del Coco
Playa del Coco

Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour Playa del Coco

Pacific Green Turtle Nesting
Playa Grande Guanacaste

Pacific Green Turtle Nesting

Tamarindo Catamaran Tour
Tamarindo

Tamarindo Catamaran Tour

Fun at the Ocean Combo Tour
Papagayo Gulf

Fun at the Ocean Combo Tour

Guanacaste Scuba Diving
Ocotal

Guanacaste Scuba Diving

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Half Day - Max 4 pax
Tamarindo

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Half Day - Max 4 pax

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Full Day - Max 7 pax
Tamarindo

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Full Day - Max 7 pax

Beginners Surf Lessons at Playa Iguanitas
Papagayo Gulf

Beginners Surf Lessons at Playa Iguanitas

Witches Rock Surf Trip
Papagayo Gulf

Witches Rock Surf Trip

Guanacaste Snorkeling
Ocotal

Guanacaste Snorkeling