AD Guanacasteca

Origins

The club was founded on 1973 after amateur team Carrillo FC, that won the 1972 third division amateur championship, the team relocated to Nicoya in order to sign local players to be ready for the Second Division promotional round, also renaming the team as Selección de Nicoya, and winning the promotional round.

First Era

After three years the club wins the 1976 Second Division and the First Division promotion, returning in 1978 to second division; In 1986 returned to First Division led by Benigno Guido and finishing top 5. By late 90s the team was sold to Italian club Perugia owners for a short time and resold to other Italian businessmen, under this management the team crowned two more Second Division titles (1995 and 2002); By 2004 the team was sold to local businessmen and relocated to Escazú, renaming as Brujas de Escazú Witches, looking for a higher fan support.

Re-establishment

Months later, the club was re-established after buying Ciudad Colón second division franchise and relocated to Nicoya for the 2005 season; After 17 years, on May 27, 2021, they clinched their fifth Second Division title by defeating Puntarenas F.C.

Licensing issues and 2026 disqualification

In late 2025, the club's tenure in the top flight was halted due to administrative complications. On 15 December 2025, the Licensing Committee of the Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) confirmed that Guanacasteca, along with Santos de Guápiles, failed to meet…

National

Costa Rica Second Division Champions (5): 1975, 1985, 1995, 2002, 2021 Costa Rica Third Division Champions (1): 1972