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Rincón de la Vieja is the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Standing at 6,286 feet (1,916 meters) high and 9 miles (15 km) wide, the giant is called the “Colossus of Guanacaste”. The massive 600,000-year-old geological wonder has at least nine volcanic craters, and at least 32 rivers flow down its sides which bridge the Continental Divide. The impressive Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and its dormant sister Santa María Volcano from the center of the fantastic Rincón de la Vieja National Park – part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Guanacaste Conservation Area.
Meaning “The Cauldrons” in Spanish, the Las Pailas area spectacularly shows off the awesome power of the live Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Steaming fumaroles, mini-geysers, bubbling volcanic mud pits, natural hot springs and jungle waterfalls give you an incredible experience like no other volcano in Costa Rica. Although the volcano’s activity once served as a natural lighthouse for ships at sea, its last big eruption was in 1998.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Adventure Center at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín
Hacienda Guachipelin is an excellent hotel for visitors to Costa Rica. There are so many activities available at the Adventure Center and it is located right by the Rincon de la Vieja National Park! The guides were exceptional and the activities were fun! Overall - my family loved this part of our vacation the most.
Waterfall Canyoning Tour
Challenge yourself on this ultimate adventure tour at Rincon de la Vieja in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Your adrenaline will be pumping with thrilling rappels down majestic waterfalls, ending with a splash into the pool below for a refreshing swim.
Canyon Canopy Tour
Get an incredible adrenaline rush on our exclusive Canyon Canopy Tour – one of the best adventure tours in Guanacaste, Costa Rica!
Rio Negro Tubing Adventure
A fun and exciting adventure tour in Rincón de la Vieja is the Rio Negro Tubing Adventure.
One Day Nature Pass
Enjoy the best nature tours in Guanacaste, Costa Rica with Hacienda Guachipelin’s One Day Nature Pass. See incredible nature, wonderful wildlife, and amazing volcanic activity and scenic beauty at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano.
Horseback Riding to Rio Negro Hot Springs
The Rio Negro Hot Springs is one of the most popular attractions at Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Combine the hot springs with fun horseback riding and you’ve got a great day tour in Guanacaste!
Surrounded by thick tropical dry forest, the Rio Negro Hot Springs is a beautiful, tranquil setting. The crystal clear river flows through 10 man-made pools filled with steaming mineral-rich water heated naturally by the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. You access pools on both sides of the river by two hanging bridges. Heated volcanic clay is available to smooth all over like a spa “body masque.” After it dries, wash it off with cool river water before jumping back in the hot pools.