In relation to its neighbours, Costa Rica is not known for its indigenous cultures - they were decimated by the Conquistadors, who sent them in their thousands to work in the gold mines of Peru and Panama.
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A trip to Costa Rica isn't complete without an escape to the beach. Fortunately, there is no shortage to choose from, with both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts on offer. The Nicoya coast has great year-round surfing, with warm water and long beaches, the beaches on both sides of the Peninsula are sandy, palm-lined postcard stuff, but the difference is the sea and accommodation.
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- The Nicoya Peninsula is populated with isolated, rugged beaches that are fringed with lush rainforest. Some love to surf, others love to laze in a hammock watching the sunset - but of course, these two activities aren't mutually exclusive!
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On the Pacific side, of the Nicoya Peninsula, the Guanacaste province is ideal for active types, with its superb surfing, horse riding, snorkelling, and even windsurfing on mountain lakes. The Nicoya Peninsula is home to isolated and rugged beaches, nature reserves and quaint rural towns.
The southern tip of the Nicoya peninsula has grown in popularity with travellers and has some stylish and exclusive hotels. Montezuma and Santa Teresa are two emerging hot spots that enjoy a perpetual spring-like climate.
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Costa Rica is such a small country that it’s easy to explore different pockets for relatively good value. A two week holiday starts from £3,500 per person including international flights. Learn more about our pricing
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Rancho Humo Estancia
Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula
A nature lovers dream, Rancho Humo Estancia is off the well worn path in Costa Rica, located in the small town of Puerto Humo on the Nicoya Peninsula.
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Latitude 10
Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula
Located just outside the laidback town of Santa Teresa on the Nicoya Peninsula, Latitude 10 has a similarly relaxed and friendly vibe.
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Florblanca
Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula
Florblanca is a small resort, fast becoming the benchmark for upmarket properties on this stretch of the Pacific coast.
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Punta Islita
Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula
Punta Islita has a spectacular, hillside position with superb views across forest, beach and sea.
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Surfing the Nicoya Peninsula
Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula
Warm waters, stunning beaches and fewer people than many surf spots in Costa Rica make the Nicoya Peninsula as close to surfing perfection as you’ll find anywhere.
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Harmony Hotel
Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula
The rooms at the Harmony Hotel are dotted along a path through a tropical garden down towards the Pacific Ocean.
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