Jul–Dec
Ostional arribadas
Olive ridley turtles arrive in waves. Dates move with the moon — treat them as a privilege, not a booking.
The daily main event
Events & seasons
Some dates are printed. The important ones — turtles, wind, the annexation parade — you feel coming. Start with the seasons and we will fill in the nights.
Jan–Apr
Dry season, full coast
The sky stays honest for months. Best beach weather, busiest towns, and the easiest driving in the province.
Jan
Fiestas cívicas, Santa Cruz
Bulls, folkloric dance, and the sabanero heart of Guanacaste in the town that still carries the culture.
Jul 25
Anexión de Guanacaste
The province celebrates the day it chose Costa Rica. Parades, food, and more pride than a single plaza can hold.
Nov–May
Papagayo wind & fishing
The gulf turns on. Sailors, kites, and the offshore bite all get serious when the Papagayo winds arrive.
Year-round
Sunset, every night
Not an event, a habit. Tamarindo, Flamingo, and the lookouts above Coco do not charge admission.