Guanacaste: A Paradise for Expats in Costa Rica

Guanacaste is a province located in the Nicoya Peninsula , including also the Papagayo Peninsula, and expanding up to the frontier with Nicaragua in Peñas Blancas. It is known for the enormous beaches and the diverse natural parks, as well as the luxurious infrastructure with all the modern amenities that attracts thousands of expats. A very dry tropical forest with all the attractions that one can imagine. You will find extreme sports as bungee jumping or canopy, as well as scuba diving with sharks and giant stingrays. But if you rather lay on a beach with the sound of the ocean, the endless beaches will please you with the calm and own space, as well as a tranquil boat ride with whale and dolphin watching.

An enormous advantage of Guanacaste for expats is that about one hour away from the most astonishing beaches you will find the international airport Daniel Oduber Quiros in Liberia. Here you will be able to rent cars and find your way to the beaches easily. You won’t have to worry if you need constant medical care, another benefit of Liberia is it’s closure to one of the leading public hospitals in the country: Hospital Clínico San Rafael Arcángel. Here, you will notice the contrast between the modern infrastructure and a newly built highway, moving into a typical farmer’s city, where cow exhibitions and auctions turn into a local party.

In Guanacaste, you will find plenty of affordable luxury beachfront houses and apartments, gated communities with golf courses and private pools. Something to consider is that electricity is one of the largest expenses here since A/C is almost seen as a requirement for comfort. Tamarindo, one of the most populated beaches, offers an international gastronomic experience, as well as all the typical foods that you can find just around the corner.

The beaches are a year-round attraction to locals and tourists. The warm climate can be compensated with the shadows of the palm trees and the serenity of the sea. The hot climate will be sometimes turned into a necessary rainy day, mostly during the rainy season (May through November). Here the golden sand meets the transparent pacific ocean while the wildlife begins to appear. If you lay down under a tree, open your eyes and appreciate the monkeys and sloths that will approach your area in search of food. Toucans and pages will emerge during mornings and afternoons for the perfect pictures with the sunset. Don’t find it strange if you find little turtles hatching out from the eggs trying to reach the ocean, especially in the months of September to August.

Modern amenities will be combined with ease and tranquility while watching the sunsets at 5 PM. Making new friends, and living the “Pura Vida” way of life you will be able to mix business and pleasure. A big expat community lives here already, with testimony that the “Tico” are the friendliest people, with the best food and the best beaches, waiting will welcome you in Guanacaste!