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Things to do in Guanacaste

What to do

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Arenal Volcano
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Selvatura Adventure Park
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Treetopia Park
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Rincon de La Vieja National Park
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Parque Mario Cañas Ruiz
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Where to stay

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What to eat

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Ponciana
Ponciana
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Western cuisine
The Lookout Restaurant
The Lookout Restaurant
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Seafood
Avg. US$33/person
Surf Box
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Western cuisine
Avg. US$11/person
Makoko
Makoko
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Seafood
Avg. US$23/person
Coconutz Brewhouse
Coconutz Brewhouse
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Western cuisine
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Father Rooster's
Father Rooster's
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Sea view
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Johann
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Java 654 Coffee Shop
Java 654 Coffee Shop
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Pizzeria La Caveja
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Vegetarian
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Restaurante El Bramadero
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Latin American cuisine
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The Lobster House Bar & Restaurant
The Lobster House Bar & Restaurant
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Latin American cuisine
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