Rincon de la Vieja/Santa Maria Hike & Hot Springs

5.0 (25 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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25 reviews

5.0

Magical blue water, minerals, and the whole place will involve you in the natural paradise! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Natural pools of mineral thermal water in the middle of the forest. A unique natural place of healing water where you can relax your body and mind into the nature. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with our road trip from Liberia, where you'll enjoy the breathtaking mountain range, nature, and unique scenery of Guanacaste!

After a 25 km drive through stunning landscapes, you'll arrive at the Santa Maria Sector, part of Rincón de la Vieja National Park. We'll start our tour by delving into the culture and history at the Casona of the old Santa Maria Hacienda. Here, we'll begin a hike focused on wildlife observation and learning about the nature and forest around us.

At the end of the trail, you'll find the magical blue natural pools filled with thermal mineral water, where you can immerse yourself, disconnect and relax.

On the way back, we'll visit the Morpho Waterfall so you can rest your feet and dip into fresh water or simply enjoy the peaceful, loving forest and river surroundings. This is a medium-scale hike, approximately 6 km round trip, with 80% flat terrain throughout the trail, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Costa Rica Excursions Travel

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local Maps, nature guide books, binoculars, first aid kit
Included: Beverages and healthy snacks upon request and for an additional charge

Not included

Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Insect repellent, sunscreen
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja

4 hours Admission not included

Road trip from Liberia observing the mountain range, nature, and the scenery of Guanacaste. What a way to start the experience! After enjoying the landscape for 25 km, you will reach Santa Maria Sector, which belongs to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. We will start the tour with a lot of culture and knowledge at the Casona of the old Hacienda Santa Maria and the initiate our hike doing wildlife observation and learning from nature and the forest. At the end of the trail, we will find the magical blue natural pools with thermal mineral water where you can go in and disconnect mind and body, relaxing and breathing the essences of the volcano. On the way back we will visit the Morpho Water fall and the Enchanted Forrest Waterfall, where you can rest your feet and dip into fresh water, or just enjoy the peaceful loving forest and river around you. This is a medium-scale hike, approximately 6kms round trip, 80% of flat terrain throughout the trail, making it more accessible and enjoyable.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Parking lot at Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja, Sector Santa Maria. To reach this place you should take the national route #918 for 25 km from Liberia Guanacaste, 50101

End point

Parking lot at Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja, Sector Santa Maria. To reach this place you should take the national route #918 for 25 km from Liberia Guanacaste, 50101

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Hike & Hot springs Rio Negro

Hike and Natural Hot springs: After the hike & 10 min drive we get Rio Negro Natural Hot springs to relax and enjoy the volcano mud and the warm pools
Hike & Transportation

Transportation included: Included transportation for any hotel or houses.
Hike, lunch & waterfall

Oropendula waterfall Tour: After a 20-minute drive and 25 min round-trip you will arrive at the stunning Oropéndula Waterfall & crystal-clear water

Costa Rican Lunch: Enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican buffet lunch in a beautiful open-air restaurant surrounded by nature
Regular hike

Regular hiking to Santa Maria : Hike of about 3 hours at Santa Maria Sector, to explore the natural hot spring, thefresh water waterfall, and the rainforest
Hike & Hot Springs Rio Negro

Hot springs: After the hike, just 10 min drive, you reached Rio Negro natural Hot springs to relax and volcano mud for exfoliation

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Hike, lunch & river

Visit a Turquise pool river: After 45 min drive, we reach the Coyotes River pool with turquoise water for relaxing tubing, scenery, a cave, & waterfall

Costa Rican Lunch: After a 20-minute drive, we arrive at a charming open-air restaurant owned by a local family to taste the real local flavor