- Costa Rica is one of the few countries that have two International Airports, the International Airport Daniel Oduber is in Guanacaste, in the City of Liberia. Guanacaste is characterized by its beautiful beaches, although it also has many other attractions.
- Canopy Rincón de la Vieja and natural Spa: Ideal for adventurers! Move near the volcano
Rincón de la Vieja and admire the primary forest while sliding on steel cables among the tree tops. A small walk will take you to the first platform, where the three hour adventure will begin, observing the surroundings of the forest from a new perspective.
- Rincón de la Vieja Hot Springs : A natural "spa" on the foot of the volcano. Enjoy the healing benefits of the mud baths and the volcanic waters.
- National Park Palo Verde and Río Tempisque: Ideal for birdwatchers! Visit one of our national parks with a wide variety of habitats where swamps, marshy forests, lagoons of sweet and salted water are highlighted. Enjoy a 2 1/2 hour tour in the Tempisque River, one of the most important in the county of Guanacaste, with a great variety of birds.
- National Park Santa Rosa : Combination of an extensive dry for
est with history. The cattle country property of La Casona was the scene of an important battle in the history of Costa Rica . La Casona was transformed into a museum that harbors valuable historical objects. In this trip you will also enjoy a walk through the Dry Tropical Forest, admiring great variety of wild life in the area.
- National Park Rincón de la Vieja: Created to protect the flora and fauna surrounding of the volcano, you will be able to enjoy well-known areas such as The Burners and ?Las Pailas? of hot springs, with sulfurous lakes and boiling mud. You'll also see specimens of the national flower of Costa Rica : the orchid Guaria Morada.
- Hacienda Los Inocentes: Travel through the Guanacaste plains until arriving at the Hacienda los Inocentes, a historical property where you will find a house made with selected native woods: Mahogany, Cristobal, and Guapinol.
- River Corobicí: Travel in raft for two hours in one of the calmest rivers in the region (class I-II), admiring incredible birds. Some of the birds that you might observe during the journey are: Real Heron, Tri-colored Garceta and Stupid birds. The tropical flora along the river supplements this unique and unforgettable trip.
- Guaitil Folclórico: Located near Santa Cruz, in this small town you will be able to acquire traditional chorotega, indigenous ceramic made with old techniques that date of the time before Columbus. These handmade works can be acquired in many styles and sizes.
- Biological Reserves Lomas de Barbudal: Enjoy a great variety of birds and mammals such as Congo Monkeys and Cari-blancos, squirrels, armadillos and deer. After a walk on the paths, swim in one of the natural pools located inside the Wildlife reserve.
- Miravalles Volcano, where you will be able study
fumaroles seen in very few places of the world. Experience a unique feeling while you walk the paths amid the high-temperature bubbling mud.
- Canopy Cartagena: See the forest near Playa Tamarindo from a totally different perspective, sliding through the "canopy" where most of the birds and many animals spend most of their time.
Costa Rica Rural Tours
Guanacaste
PO Box 2535-3000 Heredia, Costa Rica
(506) 237-3400 from USA / (506) 262-1891 fax
