The sectors of the Área de Conservación Guanacaste have several use designations. Some are open to the public, others require making a reservation with the Ecotourism Program, while others are only available to researchers and conservation.

Sectors Available for Tourism, Education, and Research

The following sectors are open to the general public with facilities and personnel available for tourists, student groups, and researchers.

Santa Rosa Sector

Pailas Sector

Junquillal Sector

Murciélago Sector

Santa María Sector

Horizontes Sector

Marine Sector

Sectors Open to Education and Research

These sectors have facilities for student groups and researchers who must coordinate their visit ahead of time with the Ecotourism Program.

Orosí Sector

Pitilla Sector

Cacao Sector

Pocosol Sector

Sectors Exclusively Dedicated to Research and Conservation

These sectors are primarily set aside for conservation, but can be used by researchers who have acquired the appropriate permits and coordinated with the Ecotourism Program.