What’s Your Dream Costa Rica Wedding? Costa Rica is arguably one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. Long stretches of gorgeous beaches, stunning mountain and volcano top views, and lush rainforests all make incredible backdrops for weddings. And with so many options, it’s no wonder many couples find it hard to choose. That’s […]
by Diego Garcia Velasco
Costa Rica-Star Villas is exclusively focused on serving vacationers in Costa Rica. The word Star is incorporated in our business name to capture the essence of our Mission Statement: Provide our guests with a Costa Rican vacation experience they will thoroughly enjoy and never forget.
The Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin Hike to Las Pailas Trail is a 3-hour activity. The trails showcase the power of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, one of Guanacaste’s largest and most active volcano. On this 3,5km guided walk, adventurers can enjoy stunning views of the volcano, the surrounding forest, any volcanic activity and wildlife. With more than 300 species of birds and wildlife, adventurers have an opportunity to see armadillos, iguanas, white-faced and howler monkeys. A private hike option of this tour is also available.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park offers a heady mix of rolling green hills, gushing waterfalls and lush forests. The park attracts travellers year-round who come to explore its hot springs, bubbling muds and picture-perfect waterfalls.
Rincon de la Vieja means “The Old Woman’s Corner” and was named after a local legend, which tells of a girl’s lover who was thrown into the volcano by her father. It’s said the woman became a recluse and developed healing powers, living out her days on the slopes of Rincon de la Vieja.
