Perched on the sand at the southern end of the beach, this lovely all-suite hotel offers a stunning location. Guests relish the gorgeous gardens, private terraces and contemporary design elements. Pay more for beachfront suites, which allow you to enjoy ocean views while soaking in your own open-air hot tub. Get here via the first beach-access road.
Bosque del Mar
Península de Nicoya
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
27.01 MILES
At the head of the Golfo de Nicoya, the 198 sq km Parque Nacional Palo Verde is a wetland sanctuary in Costa Rica’s driest province. The park’s shallow,…
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Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas de Guanacaste
19.92 MILES
Las Baulas national marine park encompasses the entire beach at Playa Grande, as well as the adjacent land and 220 sq km of ocean. This is one of the…
27.08 MILES
If you're pressed for time and in search of a quick, easy waterfall visit, Llanos de Cortés will do nicely. From the entrance, which is now guarded, you…
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19.87 MILES
Santa Rosa is the southern sector of the Área de Conservación Guanacaste. Some 30km of hiking trails weave through this tropical dry forest, offering…
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Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja
24.67 MILES
Given its proximity to Liberia, this park (about 160 sq km) feels surprisingly uncrowded and remote. Named after the steamy main attraction – the active…
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18.61 MILES
La Casona is the main edifice of the old Hacienda Santa Rosa. The battle of 1856 was fought around this building. There are wonderful displays detailing …
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal
27.3 MILES
The quiet bay and beautiful protected beach at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bahía Junquillal provide gentle swimming and snorkeling opportunities…
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Reserva Biológica Lomas de Barbudal
20.89 MILES
Forming a cohesive unit with Palo Verde, the 26 sq m Lomas de Barbudal is an option for more off-the-beaten-track independent hiking. You can explore the…
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14.77 MILES
On the road to Playa Naranjo, and about 8km from shore, you’ll pass a trailhead for the Mirador Valle Naranjo. It’s a short 600m hump to this viewpoint…
16.67 MILES
Near the entrance of town, this statue of a steely-eyed sabanero (cowboy), complete with an evocative poem by Rodolfo Salazar Solórzano, stands watch over…
16.88 MILES
The wheels of development grind slowly here in Liberia. The intention is that this historic building will no longer be just the former city jail or…
16.95 MILES
The somewhat shady but not particularly picturesque Parque Central frames Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María. The park is also the seasonal hangout of…
16.99 MILES
This old municipal building is little more than a landmark in the center of town, but it occasionally hosts interesting exhibitions or live music…
6. Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María
16.99 MILES
There’s not much to see here, but the big white church is a useful landmark. It's opposite Parque Central.
17.3 MILES
With whitewashed walls and twin pillars flanking the front door, La Agonía typifies the Spanish colonial architecture that earned Liberia its 'White City'…
18.61 MILES
La Casona is the main edifice of the old Hacienda Santa Rosa. The battle of 1856 was fought around this building. There are wonderful displays detailing …