Guanacaste | RIU Special from 1.911 €

price per person From

1.911 €

Based on 2 adults

(3.822 € Total Price )

Created: Friday, March 14, 2025

ABOUT THE DESTINATION

Located on Costa Rica’s sunny Pacific coast, Guanacaste is a region where golden beaches, volcanic landscapes, and rural culture come together. Known as the country’s “golden province,” it offers some of the most reliable dry, sunny weather in Costa Rica—especially from December to April—making it a favorite for beach vacations and outdoor adventures. Liberia International Airport (LIR) is the main gateway, with easy connections to coastal towns like Tamarindo, Playa Hermosa, and Papagayo. Guanacaste’s coastline is its biggest draw. Surfers flock to Tamarindo, Playa Grande, and Nosara for consistent waves, while calm bays like Playa Hermosa and Playa Conchal are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and family trips. Sunset sailing tours, sportfishing, and sea turtle nesting tours in places like Ostional and Las Baulas National Park reveal the rich marine life of the region. Many beaches remain relatively undeveloped, offering quiet stretches of sand framed by dry tropical forest. Inland, Guanacaste’s volcanic spine offers a different kind of adventure. Rincón de la Vieja and Tenorio Volcano National Parks feature hiking trails through forest and fumaroles, waterfalls, hot springs, and the famous sky-blue Río Celeste. Zip-lining, river tubing, horseback riding, and canopy tours are common activities, often combined into day-long adventure packages. These areas provide excellent wildlife watching, with chances to see howler monkeys, toucans, coatis, and a variety of reptiles. Beyond nature, Guanacaste is also a window into Costa Rica’s cowboy and folk traditions. Around towns like Liberia and Santa Cruz, you’ll find working cattle ranches, traditional rodeos, marimba music, and local festivals that celebrate the region’s cultural heritage. Simple sodas (local eateries) serve hearty dishes such as casados, gallo pinto, and grilled meats, often accompanied by tortillas made by hand. Whether you choose a luxury resort on the Papagayo Peninsula or a small guesthouse in a beach town, Guanacaste offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that captures the essence of Pura Vida.

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Entry requirements

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Included services

10 Nov

Transport from Lisbon to Guanacaste

Departure

08:20

Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

33h 24m

11:44

Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (LIR)

0 KG

Lufthansa - LH 6965

08:20 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

12:30 - Frankfurt, Frankfurt Main (FRA)

Transport: LH6965

Operated by: TAP Air Portugal

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

1h - Connection in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Main (FRA)

Lufthansa - LH 402

13:30 - Frankfurt, Frankfurt Main (FRA)

16:05 - Newark, Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)

Transport: LH402

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

15h 15m - Connection in Newark, Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)

United Airlines - UA 1876

07:20 - Newark, Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)

11:44 - Liberia, Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (LIR)

Transport: UA1876

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

11 Nov

Transfer

Transfer - Shared: Premium (Minivan)

Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (LIR)

Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive

Pick-up time: 11:44

11 Nov

Accommodation

5 Nights

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Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive

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- At 16.5 km from the centreALL INCLUSIVEPlaya de Matapalo, 00001

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Located along the beach of Matapalo, the Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive offers 6 freshwater swimming pools, a health club, nightly entertainment and a variety of restaurants. It is 18 km from the Playas del Coco and 40 minutes drive from Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in Liberia.In the resort Riu Guanacaste relax with whirlpool, steam baths and massages at Renova Spa. There are free loungers on the beach, playground with activities for children and can play tennis, volleyball, kayaking and windsurfing. The Wi-Fi is free in public areas and the fun is guaranteed with live shows and Pacha nightclub.The rooms have balconies, minibars and liquor dispensers replenished daily. They are equipped with satellite TV and air conditioning. There are units with ocean or garden views.By car, guests will 1h30 Riu Guanacaste National Parks Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja and 3h30 from Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose.

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16 Nov

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Standard (Sedan)

Riu Guanacaste All Inclusive

Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (LIR)

Pick-up time: 13:32

Maximum waiting time: 15 minutes

16 Nov

Transport from Guanacaste to Lisbon

Return

17:15

Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (LIR)

32h 55m

08:10

Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

0 KG

United Airlines - UA 1446

17:15 - Liberia, Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl (LIR)

23:15 - Newark, Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)

Transport: UA1446

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

21h 20m - Connection in Newark, Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)

United Airlines - UA 64

20:35 - Newark, Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)

08:10 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Transport: UA64

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

1 Insurances

Seguro (Multiviagens - Obrigatório) - Região (Continental) - Dias (9)

Multiviagens - Multiviagens - Obrigatório

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Remarks:

IMPORTANT NOTE: before confirming the reservation, please check the content of the services in the quotation, as this is a customizable itinerary for each client.

Once the quotation has been completed and before confirming the reservation, you must take into account the following:

Passengers' names match exactly with those reflected in the passports. Name changes imply a new quotation of services and possible price changes.
Air train, bus, ferry or show tickets will be issued at the same time of the booking confirmation, being non-refundable and non-modifiable.

price per person From

1.911 €

Based on 2 adults

(3.822 € Total Price )

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