Protected by towering mountains to the
east, the provence of Guanacaste possesses a semi-arid tropical climate unique to Costa Rica.

With two very distinct seasons a year, it is the dry season from December to April which gives this region its nickname, the “Gold Coast”. Boasting the largest tropical dry forest in the world, each December the deciduous trees drop their leaves and the hillsides are covered in a rich palate of browns and golds. During this season, temperatures range from 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit during the day with low humidity and plenty of brilliant sunshine. Cool breezes soften the nights, and the skies fill with billions and billions of stars.

With May comes the first signs of rain, and almost over night the hillsides explode into a lush cover of green. From May through November, expect brilliant sunny mornings with an hour or two of warm rain fall in the afternoons — just enough to make everything sparkle. Rainbows are common. Late afternoon the clouds generally break up making for spectacular sunsets and wonderfully cool evenings.

With consistent temperatures, no hurricanes, and 300 days of sunshine a year, it is no wonder that the Gold Coast of Costa Rica is rapidly becoming one of the premier travel destination in the world.