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Nosara
A wellness-focused beach community on the Nicoya Peninsula known for surfing, yoga, and the Blue Zone longevity of its residents.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica · North America
Santa Cruz sits on the route: 20 minutes from Belén, 32km from Nosara.
Santa Cruz is a town located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 12,281, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa Cruz sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Cruz to your route.
Santa Cruz is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.
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Santa Cruz is located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.2605 latitude, -85.5851 longitude.
Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 12,281 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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A wellness-focused beach community on the Nicoya Peninsula known for surfing, yoga, and the Blue Zone longevity of its residents.
32 km · about 35 min drive
beach
One of the world's Blue Zones famous for longevity, offering world-class surf breaks, yoga retreats, and stunning Pacific sunsets.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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