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Rincon de la Vieja: Thermal Relaxation and Wildlife Hike in Santa Maria

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Liberia

Embark on a scenic road trip from Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Explore the Santa Maria Sector, hike through the forest, and relax in the natural thermal pools. Discover wildlife and stunning waterfalls along the way. A medium-scale hike with flat terrain for an accessible adventure.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja - Road trip from Liberia observing the mountain range, nature, and the scenery of Guanacaste. What a way to start the experience! After enjoying the landscape for 25 km, you will reach Santa Maria Sector, which belongs to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. We will start the tour with a lot of culture and knowledge at the Casona of the old Hacienda Santa Maria and the initiate our hike doing wildlife observation and learning from nature and the forest. At the end of the trail, we will find the magical blue natural pools with thermal mineral water where you can go in and disconnect mind and body, relaxing and breathing the essences of the volcano. On the way back we will visit the Morpho Water fall and the Enchanted Forrest Waterfall, where you can rest your feet and dip into fresh water, or just enjoy the peaceful loving forest and river around you. This is a medium-scale hike, approximately 6kms round trip, 80% of flat terrain throughout the trail, making it more accessible and enjoyable.

What's Included

Local maps and nature guide books provided
Binoculars available for wildlife viewing
First aid kit on board for safety
Complimentary snacks included

What's Not Included

Parking fees
Bottled water
Insect repellent, sunscreen

Additional Information

Road trip from Liberia observing the mountain range, nature, and the scenery of Guanacaste. What a way to start the experience! After enjoying the landscape for 25 km, you will reach Santa Maria Sector, which belongs to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. We will start the tour with a lot of culture and knowledge at the Casona of the old Hacienda Santa Maria and then initiate our hike doing wildlife observation and learning from nature and the forest. At the end of the trail, we will find the magical blue natural pools with thermal mineral water where you can go in and disconnect mind and body, relaxing and breathing the essences of the volcano. On the way back we will visit the Morpho Waterfall and the Enchanted Forrest Waterfall, where you can rest your feet and dip into fresh water, or just enjoy the peaceful loving forest and river around you. This is a medium-scale hike, approximately 6kms round trip, 80% of flat terrain throughout the trail, making it more accessible and enjoyable

Location

Santa María Ranger Station

Parking lot at Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja, Sector Santa Maria. To reach this place you should take the national route #918 for 25 km from Liberia Guanacaste, 50101

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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934stefanyc

Mar 7, 2024

Great tour! ¡Gran recorrido! - Me and my fiancé Jack went on this adventure right after we go engaged. This was one of our adventures a newly engaged couple. We love it. The water was lovely. We will definitely remember this forever! Thank you Christian! 🥳. Mi prometido Jack y yo nos embarcamos en esta aventura justo después de comprometernos. Esta fue una de nuestras aventuras con una pareja recién comprometida. Nos encanta. El agua era preciosa. ¡Definitivamente lo recordaremos para siempre! ¡Gracias, Christian! 🥳.