Located in the northwestern corner of Costa Rica, Guanacaste is the country's most established Pacific province, bordered by Nicaragua to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is Costa Rica's second largest province by area and its most recognized destination for international tourism, coastal living, and real estate investment. The combination of a reliable dry season climate, direct international air access through Liberia, and a coastline that spans hundreds of kilometers has made Guanacaste the reference point for buyers entering the Costa Rica market.