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Day trips

Day Trips

Inland adventures you can do from a beach base, and what each day actually involves.

Updated: November 1, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Sunset over forested hills, Rincón de la Vieja area, Guanacaste
Sunset over forested hills, Rincón de la Vieja area, Guanacaste · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Rincón de la Vieja

Usually 45 minutes to 1 hour from Liberia. Combination tours pair a hike past fumaroles and mud pots with a waterfall and hot springs. Wear closed shoes and expect heat in the dry season.

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Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Hike, waterfall swim and hot springs combination.

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Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike - All in ONE experience

Guided national park hike that covers the main trail highlights.

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Palo Verde wetlands

Boat tours on the Tempisque River look for crocodiles, waterbirds and monkeys. Birdlife is usually busiest in the dry season, when water concentrates.

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Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour

Palo Verde boat tour on the Tempisque River.

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Río Celeste and Tenorio

The bright-blue river and waterfall inside Tenorio Volcano National Park are a long day from the coast (roughly 2 hours each way). The waterfall trail involves many steps.

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Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano

Full-day Río Celeste hike with the waterfall and Tenorio Volcano.

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On the water

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Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco

Catamaran snorkel and sunset cruise from Tamarindo or Coco.

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Tamarindo: Public Sunset Catamaran Pacific Lounge

Public sunset catamaran from Tamarindo.

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Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo

Sunset catamaran and snorkeling from Playa Flamingo.

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