Costa Rica es el destino perfecto para los amantes de la naturaleza y los aventureros. El país está lleno de bosques tropicales, playas y volcanes poderosos. Costa Rica alberga hasta 200 formaciones volcánicas verificadas.
There, you will find the Hacienda Guachipelín Volcano Ranch Hotel, a comfortable hotel located on the foothills of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Because of its privileged location within the park, it offers the best experience for nature lovers.
What kind of services does the Hacienda Guachipelín Volcano Ranch Hotel offer?
This beautiful hotel offer cozy rooms equipped with air conditioning. It also offers an incredible garden with an outdoor pool and a relaxing volcanic mud pool. The hotel enjoys scenic views of Liberia and the Guanacaste lowlands.
There is a restaurant as well on the hotel’s grounds specializing both in international and Costa Rican cuisine. This is the perfect place to regain strength in order to continue your Costa Rica volcano tour.
What are the main landmarks of the park?
The Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja’s main landmark is, of course, the namesake Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. However, there are several other important features of the park that deserve your attention.
Some of these are the La Cangreja and Escondida Waterfalls and the volcanic indicators present across Rincón de la Vieja hiking trails. Another important feature of the park is its impressive biodiversity.
Which Rincón de la Vieja hiking trails should I take if I want to appreciate the volcanic indicators?
The Las Pailas trail is the preferred path for those looking to find volcanic indicators. The trail starts at the main ranger station and it loops for 3 kilometers through dense forests and rocky canyons.
You will get to see a fumarolic lagoon, fumaroles and boiling mud and water pots that constantly emit sulfurous steam. You will also get the chance to spot some incredible local fauna as you hike through the Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja.
How do I reach La Cangreja Waterfall?
You cannot miss the sight of this amazing feature during your visit to the Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja. The trail to reach it is a 5 kilometers hike (in each direction) that leads to the falls.
La Cangreja falls from 50 meters high into a small swimmable lagoon where you can refresh after a long hike. Dissolved copper salts give this astounding waterfall a deep blue color.