An active volcano with thermal features you can walk among — bubbling mud pools, hot springs, and fumaroles in a national park an hour from Liberia. Hacienda Guachipelín runs the most complete activity program: zip-lines, white-water rafting, hot springs, and horseback riding in one day.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Rincón de la Vieja National Park is Guanacaste's adventure heartland — an active stratovolcano with bubbling mud pots, sulfurous fumaroles, and a ring of natural volcanic hot springs. Hacienda Guachipelín runs the full roster: zip-lines, white-water tubing, waterfall rappelling, horseback riding to La Cangreja waterfall, and a natural waterslide into a thermal river. Day passes are available without staying overnight.
What Stands Out
- Active stratovolcano — bubbling mud pots and fumaroles
- Natural volcanic hot springs
- Zip-lines
- waterfall rappelling
- white-water tubing
- La Cangreja waterfall — dramatic 40m drop
- Day passes at Hacienda Guachipelín — no overnight stay required