http://www.costarica.com/blog/2009/04/the-northern-nicoya-peninsula/ Vacation Journal and Photo Blog Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:42:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 http://www.costarica.com/blog/2009/04/the-northern-nicoya-peninsula/comment-page-1/#comment-1255 Cooper Mays Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:54:30 +0000 http://costarica.com/wordpress/?p=833#comment-1255 Your trip to Northern Nicoya Peninsula sounds splendid! Such variety of experiences to explore. There is a stretch of coast that is overlooked between Tamarindo and Samara, where Playa Junquillal and Playa Negra are located. These beaches have been popular with surfers for their long sandy beaches and good surf breaks, but have been difficult to access until this year. The road is now paved to Playa Junquillal, but it is still a quiet natural and undeveloped area. The local citizens and scientists have engaged with WWF in programs to protect the environment and turtle conservation. The village of Playa Junquillal has several fine hotels and restaurants, but the natural Guanacaste flavor is richly expressed. There are frequent fiestas to celebrate holidays with children in Costa Rica costume and folk dancing, turtle release festivals as well as daily sunset gatherings. Your trip to Northern Nicoya Peninsula sounds splendid! Such variety of experiences to explore. There is a stretch of coast that is overlooked between Tamarindo and Samara, where Playa Junquillal and Playa Negra are located. These beaches have been popular with surfers for their long sandy beaches and good surf breaks, but have been difficult to access until this year. The road is now paved to Playa Junquillal, but it is still a quiet natural and undeveloped area. The local citizens and scientists have engaged with WWF in programs to protect the environment and turtle conservation. The village of Playa Junquillal has several fine hotels and restaurants, but the natural Guanacaste flavor is richly expressed. There are frequent fiestas to celebrate holidays with children in Costa Rica costume and folk dancing, turtle release festivals as well as daily sunset gatherings.

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