An explorer's paradise with unspoiled rainforests and pristine beaches

Have it all in Guanacaste! Exotic black, pink and golden sand beaches beckon from this Pacific coastal paradise. Delve into warm ocean waters or adventure into the ecologically diverse tropical forests. Every guest finds an unforgettable vacation here in the Costa Rica all inclusive resorts at Guanacaste.
With Occidental Hotels & Resorts, you can plan every detail of your Costa Rica all inclusive vacations during your stay. From an exhilarating canopy tour to viewing an active volcano's lava show or a bird-watching charter along the rainforest's river banks, your dream vacation is complete with Occidental Hotels & Resorts. After selecting your room category for Costa Rica vacations, don't forget to purchase your favorite options and have it all! With our Costa Rica vacation packages, guests can compare the best rates available at the time of booking. Major carriers serve destinations with a number of nonstop, direct and indirect schedules.

Airport
Located in Liberia, the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport lies in the heart of Guanacaste and is serviced by most major U.S. Airlines. Its privileged location assures a 35-minute drive to most Pacific coast beaches, resorts and sightseeing attractions. Guests may compare best available rates at time of booking to airline routes & nonstop, direct and indirect schedules for major carriers serving the destination.

Weather
With stunning coastal bluffs, picture-perfect beaches and mountain ranges featuring active volcanoes, Guanacaste is home to many diverse ecosystems. This region is the western-most province of Costa Rica where a hot, tropical climate prevails in both the wet and dry seasons. Average annual temperatures range from 71-81?F.

Golf Courses
A premier golf destination, Guanacaste's natural beauty creates the perfect backdrop for challenging golf with breathtaking views. Many of the region's prestigious courses boast a renowned architect's design and are surprisingly uncrowded. The Reserva Conchal course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, II, is an ambitious ocean course which showcases the tropical dry forest surrounding it. The Hacienda Pinilla, a 7500-yard, par 72 course designed by Mike Young, features a meandering layout along rugged bluffs overlooking stunning ocean vistas.

Dining & Entertainment
From fun to fine, guests have a myriad of great dining and entertainment choices in Guanacaste, including local specialty dishes or haute cuisine. Families and "foodies" alike are sure to discover the meal of their dreams. After dinner, musical entertainment fits the bill. Choose from live music or a special show in one of Occidental's bars or nightclubs.

Culture
Costa Rica's people, called "Ticos," are the friendliest in all of Latin America. They enjoy a high standard of living, social harmony, political stability and have had no army for more than 50 years. Known for their exceptional hospitality, Ticos are also committed to preserving their land and its natural resources.