Liberia
Founded in the mid 18th century, the “White City” is the capital of the sunny Guanacaste province with a colonial atmosphere known as the cultural capital of northern Costa Rica and a great starting point for exploring Costa Rica’s beaches, volcanoes, cloud forests and parks.
What Will I See?
- Whitewashed adobe homes with red tiled roofs
- Liberia International Airport
- Beaches
- Local fiestas
- Canyons and hot springs
- Cattle ranches
What Can I Do?
- Numerous day tours
- Visit the Santa Rosa National Park, home to some of the best surfing in the world, sea turtles and secluded beaches
- Visit the Sabanero Museum for photos and exhibits depicting the lives of the colonial horse and cattle residents
- Visit Rincon de la Vieja National Park and the Rincon Volcano for spectacular hiking
- Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Experience the Palo Verde Wildlife Tour and see monkeys, iguanas, caimans and over 300 species of birds
- River rafting and canopy tours




