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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
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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.

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Diamante Horseback Riding Tour
Matapalo Guanacaste

Diamante Horseback Riding Tour

Adventure Pass
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Adventure Pass

Discovery Pass
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Discovery Pass

Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure
Rincon de La Vieja

Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure

Sensoria Tour
Rincon de La Vieja

Sensoria Tour

Guanacaste Scuba Diving
Ocotal

Guanacaste Scuba Diving

Half Day Fun at the Ocean
Papagayo Gulf

Half Day Fun at the Ocean

Palo Verde Boat Expedition and Cultural Tour
Palo Verde

Palo Verde Boat Expedition and Cultural Tour

Vandara Nature Pass
Rincon de La Vieja

Vandara Nature Pass

Barra Honda Caves (Spelunking)
Nicoya

Barra Honda Caves (Spelunking)

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Riu Guanacaste

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