Rincon de la Vieja Nature Hike

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: 24 hours
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…
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
  • Bottled water
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with our road trip from Liberia, where you’ll enjoy the breathtaking mountain range, nature, and unique scenery of Guanacaste!
After a 25 km drive through stunning landscapes, you’ll arrive at the Santa Maria Sector, part of Rincón de la Vieja National Park. We’ll start our tour by delving into the culture and…

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.

Customer Ratings
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529andrese
Aug 8, 2025
Peaceful experience! - I recently visited Rincon de la Vieja to go see some of the waterfalls and hot springs at the park. I was greeted by Michael who is one of the park rangers on site. Michael and the rest of the team on site do a phenomenal job at maintaining the park well organized and easy to navigate! Every one of the rangers make you feel at home and are very passionate at what they do.. For those that are visiting Costa Rica for the first time, I highly recommend coming here so you can truly appreciate it's natural beauties and lush tropical environments as well as all the wild life that lives in the reserve. I will definitely be coming back again!
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Xxnach_xxc2021
Mar 21, 2025
Amazing Experience at Rincón de la Vieja! - In June 2024, my family and I had an unforgettable tour of Rincón de la Vieja National Park and the hot springs, made even better by our incredible guide, John Alejandro. John’s passion and knowledge brought the park to life, to its stunning rainforest trails. He made sure we spotted wildlife, shared fascinating insights, and kept the whole experience fun and engaging. After an adventurous hike, the hot springs were the perfect way to relax and soak in Costa Rica’s natural beauty. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!
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Blessonandprettyj
Mar 14, 2025
Great experience with Alberto! - We had an excellent experience during our tour with Alberto. He was a great guide during our hike, pointing out many animals and giving so much interesting information during the hike. He also took some great pictures that he shared with us afterwards. I highly recommend the Costa Rica Excursions team and wouldn't hesitate to use them for a future trip. Pura vida!
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D2393xmfranciscov
Aug 21, 2024
Very good experience - Excellent service and very good attention to all the people we went. The scenery was beautiful and I definitely recommend it
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L732pfjosemariam
Aug 19, 2024
Rivers of hot water. - An amazing place, amazing Guide Jhon very attentive.! I definitely recommend them. The tour is short and you have to walk a bit But the Guide makes it enjoyable
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Luisarmandoa192
Aug 17, 2024
Hot springs in the volcano - Alejandro showed us the old corner volcano, the rain forest and all nature, the hot springs were amazing.
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Luisalfonso_c
Aug 17, 2024
Amazing! - The tour was amazing, such great sights and a nice dip in the hot springs/waterfall. The tour guides were so nice and friendly!
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641yaninv
Jul 30, 2024
Extraordinary and relaxing hike - Have done this tour with Costa Rica Excursions Travel a couple of times and it only gets better each time. The hike is moderate-easy and with the rainy season the hike got even more interesting. This place is must see!
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Yohebeda
Jul 29, 2024
This tour was a great experience for us. The weather was great to enjoy the beautiful views & very knowledgeable. I woul - This tour was a great experience for us. The weather was great to enjoy the beautiful views & very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour 100%.
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Resort01744124383
Jul 28, 2024
Natural beauty - An unforgettable experience full of nature and much learning. Let's take care of Costa Rica's natural resources. Pure life Costa.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).