The beautiful province of Guanacaste Costa Rica charms locals and foreigners with their impressive nature, and many looking to escape the stress and fast pace of the city look to make Guanacaste their new home, but how to choose where to settle?

We have sought the advice of real estate experts at RE/MAX Ocean Surf and Sun to help us answer this question, and here we leave you the top 5 recommended spots to live in Guanacaste:

1) Flamingo: If what you like is luxury in paradise, Flamingo is the right place for you, here you can find ocean view or beach front properties, a beautiful white sand beach and deep blue ocean, a few restaurants and small supermarkets are also found in this area. Recommended for those that seek peace and relaxation with all needed commodities. Flamingo is also just a short drive away from Tamarindo if you want to enjoy a night out or do some shopping.

2) Tamarindo: This location offers an interesting combination of beautiful beach, surrounding nature and convenient commercial area. If you want to be able to enjoy the beach and different eco-tourism activities but at the same time you like to be close to restaurants, bars, and shopping centers, this is the ideal place for you. Hacienda Pinilla is a very popular residential zone.

3) Nosara: An exclusive community with an unspoiled beach. Nosara is known to be a charming surfing community where you can find traditional and fancy restaurants, yoga retreats and mostly a great environment. Ideal to get away from everything and everyone.

4) Hermosa: Hermosa features a laidback environment, its beautiful views are one of the main reasons many choose to live here, surrounded by nature and just a short drive away from National Parks and other more “developed” areas such as Playas del Coco. You can enjoy the privacy of Hermosa and still have, just a few minutes away, all the convenience of the established community of Playas del Coco, where you can find a variety of shops and restaurants and even a Hard Rock Café.

5) Panama Beach: Located in the Papagayo Gulf, this is probably one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches, perfect for families who enjoy the mix of laid-back environment but also adventure and sports. Close by you will find local restaurants, bars and shopping areas.

These are just 5 of many great areas where you can choose to have your new home, just check in with your real estate agent and let them know exactly what you are looking for. Re/MAX Ocean Surf and Sun has offices located in different areas of Guanacaste such as Tamarindo and Flamingo which means they know all the best places in the area and can make sure to find you the house you’ve always wanted in the place you’ve always dreamed of.