On the road to Playa Naranjo, and about 8km from shore, you’ll pass a trailhead for the Mirador Valle Naranjo. It’s a short 600m hump to this viewpoint with magical Naranjo vistas.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
28.77 MILES
If you're pressed for time and in search of a quick, easy waterfall visit, Llanos de Cortés will do nicely. From the entrance, which is now guarded, you…
Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor
27.98 MILES
One of the principal laying grounds for endangered olive ridley and leatherback turtles, this wildlife refuge (locally called by its shorter name, 'La…
5.99 MILES
Santa Rosa is the southern sector of the Área de Conservación Guanacaste. Some 30km of hiking trails weave through this tropical dry forest, offering…
Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja
17.68 MILES
Given its proximity to Liberia, this park (about 160 sq km) feels surprisingly uncrowded and remote. Named after the steamy main attraction – the active…
3.95 MILES
La Casona is the main edifice of the old Hacienda Santa Rosa. The battle of 1856 was fought around this building. There are wonderful displays detailing …
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal
13.87 MILES
The quiet bay and beautiful protected beach at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal provide gentle swimming and snorkeling opportunities…
20.38 MILES
Don’t cruise through La Cruz without stopping at this oddly shaped ‘tourist and cultural center’ on the western edge of town. You might stumble across an…
Reserva Biológica Lomas de Barbudal
24.1 MILES
Forming a cohesive unit with Palo Verde, the 26 sq m Lomas de Barbudal is an option for more off-the-beaten-track independent hiking. You can explore the…
Nearby Northwestern Costa Rica attractions
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La Casona is the main edifice of the old Hacienda Santa Rosa. The battle of 1856 was fought around this building. There are wonderful displays detailing …
3.97 MILES
Climb up the steep staircase behind La Casona to reach a lookout point with a stunning view of three volcanoes. The monument itself was built to honor the…
5.99 MILES
Santa Rosa is the southern sector of the Área de Conservación Guanacaste. Some 30km of hiking trails weave through this tropical dry forest, offering…
4. Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal
13.87 MILES
The quiet bay and beautiful protected beach at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal provide gentle swimming and snorkeling opportunities…
15.66 MILES
Near the entrance of town, this statue of a steely-eyed sabanero (cowboy), complete with an evocative poem by Rodolfo Salazar Solórzano, stands watch over…
15.68 MILES
The wheels of development grind slowly here in Liberia. The intention is that this historic building will no longer be just the former city jail or…
15.75 MILES
The somewhat shady but not particularly picturesque Parque Central frames Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María. The park is also the seasonal hangout of…
8. Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María
15.76 MILES
There’s not much to see here, but the big white church is a useful landmark. It's opposite Parque Central.