Playas del Coco
Perched on a cliff overlooking the coast, this intimate hotel is a step up from other local lodgings. Eleven rooms feature tasteful wood and wicker furniture, contemporary artwork and private terraces with stunning vistas of Playas del Coco. The elegant infinity pool and the breezy rooftop restaurant Lookout share the same panoramic view.
It's a short drive from town: just south of Flor de Itabo, head west off the main road and follow the signs. Minimum three-night stay.
26.53 MILES
At the head of the Golfo de Nicoya, the 198 sq km Parque Nacional Palo Verde is a wetland sanctuary in Costa Rica’s driest province. The park’s shallow,…
Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste
17.15 MILES
Las Baulas national marine park encompasses the entire beach at Playa Grande, as well as the adjacent land and 220 sq km of ocean. This is one of the…
27.55 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…
22.84 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
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Given its proximity to Liberia, this park (about 160 sq km) feels surprisingly uncrowded and remote. Named after the steamy main attraction – the active…
21.6 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 …
Reserva Biológica Lomas de Barbudal
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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…
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Wildebeests, zebras, giraffes and other African animals are right at home in the dry Guanacaste heat, as you can see at this private wildlife reserve. The…
1. Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste
17.15 MILES
Las Baulas national marine park encompasses the entire beach at Playa Grande, as well as the adjacent land and 220 sq km of ocean. This is one of the…
17.76 MILES
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…
18.26 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…
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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…
18.54 MILES
The somewhat shady but not particularly picturesque Parque Central frames Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María. The park is also the seasonal hangout of…
18.58 MILES
This old municipal building is little more than a landmark in the center of town, but it occasionally hosts interesting exhibitions or live music…
7. Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María
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There’s not much to see here, but the big white church is a useful landmark. It's opposite Parque Central.
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With whitewashed walls and twin pillars flanking the front door, La Agonía typifies the Spanish colonial architecture that earned Liberia its 'White City'…