Hacienda EL Viejo Wetlands



Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Hacienda El Viejo Wetlands is a private wildlife refuge stretching over 5000 acres. It is home to many species of colourful birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and a wide variety of flora. Visitors may choose to experience this beautiful piece of land by foot or go boating while wildlife viewing at the Tempisque River.
La Casona house represents the Costa Rican life in the 1800s. Visitors can enjoy Costa Rican cuisine at the restaurant, a cultural tasting experience at El Sabanero Life tour or a Rum experience.
A Private Full‑Day Tour offers access to experiences at Hacienda El Viejo. Guests are taken on a boat tour along the Tempisque River to observe wildlife within the Palo Verde wetlands. They also join a cultural tour highlighting local traditions, followed by a rum experience guided by a certified Master Ronmelier. A brewery visit introduces handcrafted beers produced on-site. Lunch and park entrance are included as part of the day’s scheduled activities.



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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.








