Hiking in the Rincón de la Vieja National Park on the Las Pailas loop trail takes you 2.5 miles through exotic dry tropical forest to see incredible nature, volcanic activity and wildlife like birds and sometimes even mammals like monkeys & and white-nosed coatis.
The National Park is closed on Mondays.
You can add a visit to Oropendola waterfall, enjoy lunch a mud bath and volcano-heated thermal waters at Hacienda Guachipelin to complement your day.
Tour Code: CRSV – Rincón
Special Interests: Nature
Departure Time: 7:00 am
Return Time: Aprox 1:00 pm
What to bring: Insect repellent, sunscreen, light cloth and waterproof coat, bottle of water, waterproof protection for your electronic devices, and closed shoes (Entrance to the park is not allowed if wearing sandals, flips flops or non-closed shoes).
Driving time: 1:30 hours each way.
National park entrance fee: $15.00
* Add lunch, Oropendola waterfall and mud baths at Guachipelin: $55.00
*Highly recommended to include a naturalist bilingual tour guide for an additional charge
The Park is closed on Mondays
Includes:
National Park entrance fee
Excludes:
Transportation
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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.
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.