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2 4 Allegro Papagayo ............................ pg 22 11 4 Barceló Langosta Beach ................... pg 24 1 6 Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica ....... pg 16 9 4 Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa .......... pg 24 3 6 Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo ..................... pg 24 12 6 JW Marriott Guanacaste .................. pg 24 5 5 Occidental Grand Papagayo ............. pg 22 7 5 Riu Guanacaste ............................... pg 20 8 6 Riu Palace Costa Rica ...................... pg 18 4 6 Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica ............ pg 14 6 4 Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort ........ pg 24 10 5+ The Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal .................................. pg 20 Tamarindo Bay Brasilito Bay Culebra Bay Hermosa Beach Gulf of Papagayo Liberia Int'l Airport PACIFIC OCEAN Liberia • 1 12 11 4 6 5 10 7 8 9 2 Naranjo Beach Matapalo Beach Punta del Madero Beach Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 3 N Located in the northwest on the Pacific Ocean, Guanacaste features a drier climate in total contrast to the rest of Costa Rica, its mixture of forests, beaches, extensive plains and an impressive volcanic range indented with bays and peninsulas. Plus, a significant number of protected areas, including coastal, mountainous, terrestrial a nd aquatic ecosystems give rise to stunning wildlife--best viewed between November and April, when little if any rain falls--and gorgeous plant life, especially when everything turns a radiant green. Known for its warm climate, incredible bird watching, excellent surfing and snorkeling, and beautiful beaches, Guanacaste is a testament to why this country translates to "The Rich Coast." THE WILD WEST GUANACASTE 12