Guanacaste (N. Pacific) is dry most of the year being Greener from May thru November. The "Gold Coast" as they call it.

The weather pattern: Dry Dec-Apr, Green May-Nov

Many people prefer the wet (green) season because of the verdant look to things (May-Nov). This results in a nice benefit in terms of prices as this is the low season. This region is quite a bit drier than the rest of Costa Rica though. Any time is a good time to visit here.

As all of Costa Rica's regional zones the diversity is extreme and only so much can be seen. So picking and choosing your goals will help make the most of an itinerary, These factors make trip lengths variable.

This zone has a beautiful International airport, so one can fly right in. It is about 4hrs from the capital, and 40 min flying.

Area parks : Santa Rosa National Park protects the last remaining Dry Tropical forest in the Americas where the dryness leads animals to congregate at rivers and watering holes, making for easy viewing. Bird enthusiast will be excited about the large migratory flocks from September to March.

Local activities include: scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, rock climbing, sea kayaking, beautiful panoramas for hiking and excellent horseback riding.