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Liberia is the capital city of the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. It is located about 220 km (138 mi) Northwest San Jose.
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Town square in front of the Central Church of Liberia.
Housed in old city barracks, this museum is designed to relate information and history about the area. Kind of modest.
Museum about cowboy culture in Guanacaste province.
Lots of volcanic activity, trails, waterfalls, plenty of wildlife to see. Entrance at Sector Las Pailas is closed on Mondays; the one at Sector Santa Maria is opened every day (including Christmas Day).
Pools with volcanic mud water for bathing, mud springs for mud treatment. At Rio Negro Hot Springs pools with spring water beside Rio Negro are used for bathing. The temperature of the water ranges from 36ºC to 40ºC. Massage service is offered. Admission to the Hot Springs and Mud Springs is US$25.
Rincon de La vieja
Longest mountain water slide -- 400 m -- in the middle of the tropical forest. This is done with all the necessary security equipment.
Ponderosa Adventure Park
Safari with African species, kayaking, waterfalls, zip-lines.
Home of first division soccer team A.D. Municipal Liberia.
Aerial arts and poledance studio. You can text the studio on Whatsapp beforehand to inquire about class times and let them know that you are coming, but the classes don't seem to require reservation. Instead, this semi-outdoor studio frequented by locals adapts each class to accommodate whoever shows up that night. Classes are in Spanish, but it is easy to follow along even with limited fluency. The instructors are passionate and skilled, but the energy of the class is fun for all levels and non-competitive.
Down home cooking.
Mexican restaurant
Bar and grill
Nice butter chicken here.
Wraps and fancy salads and heavier things like onion ring burgers if you're ready to kick the low-fat diet your cardiologist probably wanted you to be on.
Tex Mex restaurant
Peruvian cuisine
Built in 2008, the property is in front of Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), it has 169 rooms & suites, signature bedding, LCD TVs, swimingpool, modern fitness room, car rental desk, a restaurant and bar.
Junior suites with private plunge pool. Amazing views
Golf course 18-hole, par-72, Arnold Palmer-designed, ranked in the “Top 100 Courses Outside the United States” by Golf Digest. Check out the impressive ocean views from the back nine.
Simple rooms with air conditioning. Gym, casino and pool on site with large area for sun lounging. Double costs US$76 and includes breakfast.
A spacious, tranquil hotel. Pool and all the usual amenities.
The hotel is in a traditional Guanacaste cattle hacienda that dates back to 1800. The national park, with all its beauty and activities, is in its back yard.
Member of Hostelling International. Close to all bus terminals, clean, nice patio, Internet and Wifi, restaurant, tourism information available.
formerly Buena Vista Lodge
This eco-lodge in a hacienda offers spectacular sunsets and a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean, volcanoes, plains and forests.
By bus
A large public bus network services Liberia and connects it with San Jose, the beaches and the Nicaraguan border.
By car
Liberia is at the cross section of the Interamericana that stretches throughout Central America and the Route 21 that heads to famous beaches such as Tamarindo.
Public bus or on foot. Liberia is a small city where everything you are likely to wish to see is within walking distance.
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