The Best of Guanacaste Guide in Travel + Leisure
Word is spreading – Guanacaste is on fire. After being crowned Destination of the Year by Travel + Leisure, the latest print edition unveils a guide to Guanacaste, featuring our favorite golden stretch of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
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“Occupying the northwestern corner of Costa Rica, the province of Guanacaste is blessed with more than 400 miles of Pacific shoreline. The region’s expansive black-, gold-, and white-sand beaches receive swells from the south and the north, making it a world-class surfing destination,” says Journalist Dobrina Zhekova. She showcases Guanacaste's charming beach towns adorned with surf shops, boutique hotels, concept stores, and family-owned restaurants, with Las Catalinas earning a well-deserved spot on the list.
Zhekova highlights Casa Chameleon and Santarena Hotel for top-notch accommodations, praises Pots and Bowls for delightful dining, and commends Copper and Stone gourmet supermarket as her top picks in Guanacaste.
To delve into her comprehensive guide covering the newest places to eat, stay, and surf, grab the December issue of Travel + Leisure on newsstands, or explore the full article here