Tours and things to do in Liberia

Park guides, catamarans, sportfishing, ziplines, rafting, and more. Every listing checked against live sources.

Liberia's 9 verified tours are led by 4 tour agencies and 2 hot springs resorts near Rincon de la Vieja volcano, plus 2 canopy zipline operators, with TicoTours Guanacaste as the zone's featured tour agency pick.

Wildlife Sanctuary $$$

Africa Safari Adventure Park

Liberia

African-themed wildlife park set on former ranchland in El Salto, south of Liberia, where giraffes, zebras, watusi cattle, ostriches and antelope roam open savanna-style enclosures. The park also has a waterfall, nature trails and a small lagoon, and has bred more than a dozen giraffes since opening, including Central America's first captive birth. Visitors can walk or ride a tram through the grounds and feed several of the herbivore species.

Hot Springs $$$

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Liberia

Blue River Resort operates five spring fed pools at the base of Rincon de la Vieja volcano, each held at a different temperature, plus two freshwater pools with a waterslide and an island feature. The property sits in El Gavilan, part of the Canas Dulces sector of Liberia canton, and pairs the pools with a restaurant, spa treatments, and access to the Rio Azul blue river. Day passes and lodging are both available.

Hot Springs $$$

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel and Spa

Liberia

A mountain lodge and day-pass operation in Canas Dulces, in the Liberia canton, at the base of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Day passes combine canopy zipline, hanging bridges, horseback riding, a jungle waterslide, a visit to Salitral Waterfall, and hot springs with volcanic mud and sauna, with several package tiers running from a short cultural tour to a full 12-activity day.

ATV & UTV $$

Costa Rica Excursions Travel

Liberia

Costa Rica Excursions Travel is a Liberia based tour operator running ATV rides up Rincon de la Vieja volcano along with hiking and hot springs combination tours. The company is registered as a tourism agency and exclusive tour operator, and can be reached directly by WhatsApp. Its Tripadvisor listing shows a track record of trips combining volcano access with waterfall hikes.

Waterfall Tour $$

Don Rafa's Adventure Tours (La Leona Waterfall)

Liberia

Don Rafa's Adventure Tours runs guided access to La Leona waterfall from Finca Don Rafa in Curubande de Liberia, offering a hike, a tubing route, and a canopy zipline option that all end at the same waterfall pools. Tours include a private guide, lunch, and stops at a bat cave and several natural pools along a five and a half kilometer walk. The farm also sells a basic day pass for visitors who just want river and pool access.

Tour Agency $$

Guanacaste Nature Tours

Liberia

Guanacaste Nature Tours is a small tour operator with its central office in downtown Liberia, about fifteen minutes from the international airport. It runs private and group nature tours, transportation, and outdoor activities across the region, staffed by ICT certified guides including a biologist and a naturalist guide. The company started in 2017 and focuses on nature based excursions rather than beach or nightlife tours.

Zipline & Canopy $$

Hacienda Guachipelin Adventure Center

Liberia

Adventure center on a working cattle ranch near the Las Pailas entrance to Rincon de la Vieja National Park, about 30 to 40 minutes from Liberia. Activities include a canopy zip-line circuit, river tubing, horseback riding, hot springs, and waterfall hikes, sold individually or as combo passes.

Zipline & Canopy $$

La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike

Liberia

A tour operator based in Curubande, about 20 minutes from Liberia, running a canyon hike to a hidden waterfall combined with an 8-line zipline course over the Colorado River canyon. The same operation, Finca Curubanda, also runs an ATV tour from Canas Dulces that ends at the waterfall entrance. Tours run daily in the dry season with both group and private departures, and advance booking is required.

Tour Agency $$$

Liberia Tours CR

Liberia

A private tour agency based in Liberia, run directly by local guide Andres since 1998. The company builds custom day trips across Guanacaste, including Rincon de la Vieja volcano tours, Rio Celeste, wildlife and sloth-spotting hikes, Palo Verde boat tours, and the Buena Vista adventure combo, plus airport transfers from Liberia International Airport. All tours are private, with no shared groups.

Tour Agency $$

Maleku Tours

Liberia

Maleku Tours is a Liberia based tour and transportation company offering airport transfers, daily tours, and corporate DMC services across Guanacaste. Its office operates around the clock and the company is rated highly on Tripadvisor for airport pickups and day trips from Liberia. It serves both individual travelers and corporate groups.

Tour Agency $$

Nacho Tours

Liberia

Tour operator running guided day trips reachable from Liberia, including Rincon de la Vieja volcano hikes, the Llanos del Cortez waterfall, Palo Verde National Park boat tours, and Rio Celeste. It offers door-to-door pickup and both private and small-group options, plus LIR airport transfers.

Tour Agency $$

Natural Discovery Costa Rica

Liberia

Natural Discovery Costa Rica is a registered travel agency based in Liberia, listed in the official Costa Rica Tourism Board directory for the North Guanacaste region. It organizes nature and wildlife tours around Rincon de la Vieja, Palo Verde, and the surrounding dry forest. The agency holds a strong review record on Tripadvisor under its Liberia listing.

Hot Springs $$$

Rincon Thermals and Adventures

Liberia

A day-pass adventure park in Canas Dulces, in the Liberia canton, formerly operating as Vandara. The property combines natural hot spring pools along the Tizate River with a zipline course, horseback riding to waterfalls, a long waterslide, and a volcanic mud spa. It operates as a single-day pass with multiple activities included.

Waterfall Tour $$

Rio Negro Hot Springs and Mud Baths

Liberia

Thermal hot springs and volcanic mud-bath experience on the slopes of Rincon de la Vieja, operated by Hacienda Guachipelin near Liberia. The visit includes a short hike to a series of natural hot pools followed by a volcanic mud body mask, often paired with the ranch's tubing and canopy tours.

Tour Agency $$

Tio Leo Coffee Tour

Liberia

A small family coffee operation in Guardia de Liberia offering farm-based coffee tours and tastings. The Tio Leo brand started in 2014 and shows visitors the process from bean to cup on a working Guanacaste property. A short, accessible cultural activity near the Liberia airport corridor.

Park & Nature Guide $$

Visit Rincon de la Vieja

Liberia

Small, locally guided operation based in Liberia that leads waterfall hikes, tubing and horseback trips into the Rincon de la Vieja and Tenorio volcano areas without fixed group schedules. Tours are tailored to the group and typically include a bilingual guide and a home-cooked lunch at a nearby soda. Reviewers consistently note the guides' knowledge of the trails and wildlife.

ATV & UTV $$

VL Top Adventure Tours & Nature

Liberia

Family-run tour operator based in Liberia offering a two-hour ATV route through local villages, forest trails and mountain viewpoints near the Rincon de la Vieja foothills. Riders can choose a single or double machine, and the tour stops at local shops along the way. The company also runs waterfall hikes, tubing and volcano tours from the same Liberia base.

Yoga & Retreats $

Yoga Paseo del Bosque

Liberia

Neighborhood yoga studio in Liberia's Barrio Las Delicias, run by instructor Nancy Vargas, offering classes in English and Spanish for all experience levels. Sessions are held in a garden-like setting and focus on mindfulness, flexibility and relaxation rather than a single style. The studio has built a loyal local following since opening.

Frequently asked questions

Are there hot springs near Liberia?

Yes, 2 verified hot springs resorts serve the area, including Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park near Rincon de la Vieja volcano.

Can I book day tours from Liberia?

Yes, TicoTours Guanacaste is the zone's featured tour agency, one of 4 verified agencies here.

Is there zipline near Liberia?

Yes, 2 verified canopy operators serve the area, including Hacienda Guachipelin Adventure Center.

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