In the north-west, the province of Guanacaste has a strong cowboy culture, with haciendas, cattle-ranchers and rodeos. The region also has some of Costa Rica’s best beaches, including Samara and Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula. On the Caribbean Coast, the Limón Province is where you’ll find Costa Rica’s Afro-Caribbean influences. The famous Parque Nacional Tortuguero is a popular place for exploring Costa Rica’s ecosystem and watching turtles lay their eggs. On the Pacific coast, Monteverde is an attractive tourist destination surrounded by cloud forests. Surfers and beach lovers will be drawn to the coastal areas of Montezuma and Sata Teresa on the southern Nicoya Peninsula, while walkers will enjoy staying in Corcovado.