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Sun, sea and the cowboy tradition. The Northern Pacific region of the country, including the Nicoya Peninsula, combines high-quality tourist attractions with traditional elements unique to Guanacaste. Foremost among these is the figure of the Guanacaste cowboy, with his jovial character and skill with the lasso; as a result, popular local fairs always feature bull-running and riding events along with traditional dishes of the region, many of which use corn as their main ingredient. The Northern Pacific region has held an important
place in Costa Rican history since the colonial era. For example,
Santa Rosa National Park was the scene of numerous military
battles, including the Battle of 1856, which allowed Costa
Ricans to maintain their sovereignty against foreign invaders.
In geological terms, the region contains
some of the oldest rock formations in the country, with the
largest being the stalagmites and stalactites of Barra Honda
National Park on the Nicoya Peninsula. Furthermore, conservation
efforts are in effect for large areas of the region’s
dry tropical forest, the majority of which is in the process
of re-growth. Here, most of the trees lose their leaves in
the summer, giving the forest a very diverse landscape, from
almost desert-like between November and May, to a pallet of
green tones between the months of June and October, when the
streams and rivers become full again. Among the trees found
in the region are the guanacaste, Costa Rica’s national
tree; the savanna oak; the so-called “naked Indian”
tree, with its intensely reddish trunk; and the chilamate
tree. Animals such as the white-tailed deer, iguana, pizote
and white-faced monkey are also common to the region. The
region has received recognition around the world for its protection
of wildlife species in protected areas – sites that
offer a great environment in which to view these animals. |
Such is the case with nesting leatherback turtles at Playa Grande, the birds in the wetlands of Palo Verde National Park and the olive ridley turtles nesting on Nancite and Ostional beaches. In addition, national parks such as Rincón de la Vieja offer unique attractions, including natural mud pools and hot springs. With its infinite number of beaches, the Northern Pacific
is one of the most popular areas in the country for tourism,
and includes five-star hotels as well as some of the best
areas in the country to play golf and enjoy sportfishing.
Ocean currents bringing nutrients from the depths feed the rich biodiversity off the region’s coast, promoting an abundance of marine species such as swordfish, marlin and mahi-mahi. The main point of access to visit the region’s various attractions is the city of Liberia, where the Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR) offers a direct point of entry for visitors from abroad. Guanacaste’s sun-filled beaches offer
all kinds of outdoor activities, including surfing, kayaking,
swimming, diving and snorkeling. Some, like Tamarindo and
Coco, are tourist attractions in and of themselves, while
others are characterized by their difficult access and relatively
few visitors. All, however, appear to have been tailor-made
for lovers of sun and sports.
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