- Access is limited, as of 5 Oct 2026.
- Arrange the visit with Santa Rosa first, as of 5 Oct 2026.
Guanacaste National Park
Costa Rica
Two volcanoes and research stations north of Liberia. You arrange it with Santa Rosa first.
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Facts
Access: Limited.
Arrange: With Santa Rosa first.
Map
- The stationsResearch stations and two volcanoes. You arrange the visit. You do not wander in.
Forest between two volcanoes, if the visit was arranged. It is not a viewpoint.
Through Santa Rosa. Access is limited.
When Santa Rosa has arranged it. Not as a same-morning idea.
North of Liberia, beside Santa Rosa.
Yes. Arrange it with Santa Rosa before you go.
Fees differ for foreigners and for residents. SINAC posts the figure, and it usually includes IVA, as of Oct 2026.
There is no drop-in hour. Arrange it first.
Arrange it with Santa Rosa. Do not enter on your own.
Access is limited. Santa Rosa arranges the visit.
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Parks near
Santa Rosa
Dry forest, a battle museum, and a far surf beach north of Liberia. Closed Tuesdays.
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
Mud pots, fumaroles, and waterfalls an hour from Liberia. Las Pailas closes Mondays.
Miravalles
The newest volcano park, north of Bagaces. Not set up for visitors yet; the hot springs nearby are private.
Tenorio Volcano
The blue river near Bijagua. A muddy 3 km trail to the waterfall and the place the color starts.
Palo Verde
Wetlands on the Tempisque, full of birds from September to March. Gravel from Bagaces.
Las Baulas
The leatherback beach north of Tamarindo, at night, with a guide, October to February.