Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
Discover the real Costa Rican culture and habits in the city of Santa Cruz, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Santa Cruz
© Roberto Fernández-Morales
Santa Cruz is considered to be one of the most popular cities of Guanacaste, not only by the locals, but also by the majority of the Costa Rican. That is why this city has become a model regarding the idiosyncrasy of the country. Nowadays, Santa Cruz is recognized as the national city of the Costa Rican Folklore.
Church of Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
© Roberto Fernández-Morales
Santa Cruz is one of the most amusing cities of Guanacaste; there, you can discover its multiple customs and its delicious cuisine. Besides, the city has a wide range of hotels, restaurants, discos and little shops, where you can buy handmade souvenirs.
In the city’s surroundings, you can visit multiple beaches which are a real paradise for tourists and surfers thanks to its crystal-clear waters and white sand. Some of the most important national parks are Diriá and Barra Honda National Parks. There, you will have the opportunity to discover Costa Rica’s wildest nature.
Undoubtedly, Santa Cruz has turned into one of the most important cities of Guanacaste, not only for attracting a great number of tourists who feel themselves attracted to the atmosphere of this place, but also for being a Costa Rican cultural model.
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Location:
Santa Cruz, Province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
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Guanacaste
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Beaches:
- Bahía Salinas
- Playa Nancite Beach
- Playa Naranjo Beach
- Playa Panama Beach
- Bahía Culebra Bay
- Playa Hermosa
- Playa del Coco
- Playa Flamingo
- Playa Brasilito Beach
- Playa Conchal
- Playa Grande
- Playa Ventanas Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Playa Langosta Beach
- Playa Negra
- Playa Junquillal
- Nosara Beach
- Playa Pelada
- Playa Guiones
- Samara Beach
- Playa Carrillo
- Playa Islita Beach
- Playa Bejuco
- Playa San Miguel Beach
- Playa Coyote
National and Natural Parks:
- Las Baulas National Park
- Guanacaste National Park
- Palo Verde National Park
- Barra Honda National Park
- Santa Rosa National Park
- Rincon de la Vieja National Park
- Lomas Barbudal Reserve
- Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Camaronal Wildlife Refuge
- Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
- Bahia Junquillal National Wildlife Refuge
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