Rincon de la Vieja

Rincon de la Vieja Rincón de la Vieja is an active volcano in north-western Costa Rica, about 25 km from Liberia, in the province of Guanacaste. Its name means "The Old Woman's Nook", a reference to a local legend about a girl whose lover was thrown into the crater by her father; she became a recluse living on the mountain, and was credited with powers of healing. The park has a variety of wildlife, such as over 300 species of birds, such as the three-wattled bellbird and emerald toucanet, and also various quetzals, curassows, eagles, etc. Mammals seen in the park include cougars, monkeys, kinkajous, jaguars and many more. This park has a number of adventuresome tours and activities, and is relatively close to the Flamingo area. Rincon de la Vieja Adventure Tour • 6.15am Pick up • 8.30am Horseback Riding, Canopy Tour • 1-2pm Lunch • 2-3.30pm Hot springs • 6pm Back at the Hotel Rincon de la Vieja Wellness Tour The perfect compromise between adventure and relaxation, this upscale tour includes horseback riding and a canopy tour, and returns to a full service spa. Treatments include: • Tizate Signature Treatment- Deep relaxation massage with soft exfoliation from Rio Tizate thermal springs waters. 1 hour • Deep Tissue treatment-Deep relaxation massage of soft stretch articulates movements. 1 hour • River Stone Massage- Really great after Canopy Tour. Deep relaxation massage using stones from Tizate´s River. 1 hour • La Finca Wrap- Wrapping with plantain leaves and then a massage with oil and cream. 1 hour • Pacific Scrub- With mineral salts and local citrics. Massage and Exfoliation with salts and refreshing citrics cream. 1 hour • Hands and Foot Treatment- Hand-foot massage and exfoliation with local citrics (Pineapple, Papaya and Orange). 1 hour (All the treatments applied are prepared with natural ingredients to give your body a unique experience with fruits and aromas of our area.) Also included is a world- class gourmet lunch made from ingredients produced right there on their eco- friendly farm, including fresh Tilapia raised just a few hundred meters away. Whitewater Rafting There is rafting available on the nearby Rio Colorado- check it out on our rafting page. Lodge There is simply more to do in the area than can be accomplished in one day- in addition to the tours above there’s a waterslide, reptile and amphibian zoo, hanging bridge hike, 3 waterfall hike, a butterfly farm, not to mention the park itself with an extensive trail system, three volcanic peaks, mud baths, waterfalls, swimming holes... you might need a couple of days! There are several options for lodging here, Contact us for current prices.