Costa Rica Convention Bureau - South Guanacaste

Costa Rica, between the cleanest countries in the world, May 25, 2009

Costa Rica is the fifth cleanest country in the world, according to a recent publication in the prestigious Forbes magazine, after an environmental study on 149 countries regarding air and water quality and natural vitality, among others, done by scientists from Colombia and Yale Universities.

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Costa Rica tops 'Happy Planet Index', July 06, 2009

The report, The Happy Planet Index 2.0: Why good lives don't have to cost the earth, published last Saturday 4 July 2009, by NEF (The New Economics Foundation) presents the results of the second global compilation of the Happy Planet Index (HPI).

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Costa Rica ranks seventh in attracting investment in Latin America, June 30, 2008

Costa Rica ranked seventh in attracting investment among Latin American and Caribbean countries in 2007, according to a study done by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL).

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Costa Rica awarded for sustainable tourism, June 12, 2008

Our country won first place in the “Tourism for All” contest for its innovation in tourism and the hotel industry, which was put into effect by its Sustainable Tourism Certification program (CST).

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Nature Air receives international award, May 29, 2009

Nature Air, the airline flying the Costa Rican flag, won the Tourism for Tomorrow 2009 award from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)

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Canada and Costa Rica reach a successful air transport agreement, June 15, 2009

The Canada-Costa Rican air travel market has experienceda significant growth in the last couple of years, making space for a newly agreement between both countries.

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Continental Airlines to expand flights to Costa Rica to meet travel demands, June 05, 2009

As a response to an increase in popular demand for flights to and from Costa Rica, the popular ecotourism destination in Central America, Continental Airlines has added a third offering to its flight schedule.

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Costa Rica rated as the safest country in Latin America, May 25th, 2009

Costa Rica is the safest nation in Latin America for businesses and multinational companies, according to the latest Latin Security Index done by FTI Consulting Ibero America in the weekly publication Latin Business Chronicle.

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Limon, Caribbean port city of Costa Rica to be renovated, June 19th, 2009

President Oscar Arias signed a bill providing $80 million dollars to the Caribbean port town of Limón to begin a full-scale renovation project.

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South Guanacaste

Whether you’re searching for thrilling adventures or peaceful relaxation, Guanacaste’s Nicoya region is the perfect destination for fun in the sun. Once the center of the Chorotega culture, a vibrant pre-Columbian people descended from the Olmecas of Mexico, the area boasts scenic bays, peninsulas, and miles of warm sandy beaches that are some of the least visited, yet most beautiful in the country. The beaches are caressed by warm, crystal-clear Pacific waters and are the protected breeding grounds of majestic sea turtles. Witness the dramatic natural beauty of Barra Honda, a system of calcareous caverns featuring a wide variety of stalactite and stalagmite formations, stroll along unspoiled beaches, or simply relax under a balmy star-studded sky. The area’s low humidity and sun-filled days are ideal for exploring the region’s fascinating natural history, historic sites and quaint villages.

Climate: Warm- Dry

Average Temperature: 28 ºC/ 85 F