Guanacaste Costa Rica

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Almost everything a tourist expects to find in the tropical country of Costa Rica can be experienced in the Guanacaste region. Exotic rainforests, cascading waterfalls and eclectic cuisine are a few of the regional delights that welcome visitors on their next vacation in Latin America.  Travelers may get a close look at tropical wildlife in El Jardin de las Mariposas, which is home to thousands of colorful butterflies, Lonely Planet reports. Guests may take a tour to learn about the features of these flying creatures or enter the sanctuary where the adults insects are contained.The small town of Tilaran boasts the Viento Fresco Waterfalls. Tourists may take a swim in the natural pool that has been formed by a cascade almost 250 feet high. Those who enjoy horseback riding can tour the area by trusty steed.In Playa Octal, located along the western coast, is a restaurant that will surely delight lovers of spice. According to Fodor’s, Picante is a wonderful choice to try some authentic Costa Rican dishes, including grilled mahi mahi fish with a hot mango sauce.

If you want to see more than just Guanacaste on your Costa Rica vacation, you may want to consider a package like Tropical Costa Rica where you have 2 nights in San Jose, 2 in Guanacaste, 2 in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, 2 in La Fortuna and 2 in Tortuguero National Park starting at $1,299 pp or Trafalgar Tours Costa Rica Eco Adventure where in 8 days you visit San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, Arenal, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste.   View all 2014 Central America tours

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.