Rincon de la vieja volcano

Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province, the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano stands as a majestic natural wonder, its slopes cloaked in lush tropical forests. But this iconic landmark holds more than just geological marvels – it is also home to a fascinating array of archaeological sites that offer a glimpse into…

Costa Rica is a small little country packed with breathtaking rainforest-covered mountains, live volcanoes, pristine rivers, beautiful beaches, jungle-like water canals, and forested areas that are all home to one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world! It is no wonder that thrill seekers love Hacienda Guachipelin, Costa Rica, and it has become a…

Are you headed to Costa Rica’s prominent Guanacaste region? If so, balance time spent at bustling beach destinations with a getaway to the serene, sylvan Rincón de la Vieja area—the humble heart of Guanacaste. Your best option for an overnight stay in this distinct part of Costa Rica is the eminent Hacienda Guachipelín, a collection…

Christmas is all about family and spending quality time with our loved ones. And we, the Hacienda Guachipelin family, welcome you to spend the holidays at our home where you can experience traditional Guanacaste festive magic. This is a place where home-cooked meals are enjoyed with friends and family around tables filled with food and…

Hacienda Guachipelin is a family business with a passionate appreciation for Guanacaste’s distinctive identity. The tours we offer from our hotel’s adventure center are made to capture the essence of this identity, which reflects the incredible environment, the industrious and warm locals, and the remarkable wildlife that makes its home here. Our family’s 3,500-acre ranch…

  For those looking to relax and detoxify their bodies, hot springs in Costa Rica are the “new, hot destination.” Hot springs have been treasured for centuries by people all over the world for their therapeutic benefits. Luxuriant warm water rich in minerals like sulfur, silica, calcium, iron and magnesium are rejuvenating, detoxifying and relaxing. Not to mention great for stress reduction. Reported health benefits of hot springs include relief from arthritis, fibromyalgia, skin conditions, and high blood pressure. Now hot springs in Costa Rica are even more accessible than ever with nonstop flights to Liberia, Costa Rica, in the northern Guanacaste region, from the U.S., Canada and Europe. Less than an hour from the Liberia International Airport, the sprawling ranch of Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin at the foot of the magnificent Rincon de la Vieja Volcano features beautiful and relaxing…

Get ready! The intense ultra-trail running endurance race, The North Face Endurance Challenge, returns to Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Costa Rica in May 2016. For its 4th year, The North Face Endurance Challenge Costa Rica will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Hundreds of runners from all over the world will challenge themselves and each other in four endurance trail-running races of 10 km, 21 km, 50 km and 80 km. All races are individual, with no team format. Demanding trails cover beautiful yet difficult terrain around Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, spanning altitudes between 850 feet and 3,280 feet (260-1,000 meters). There will be aid stations along the routes. Rincón de la Vieja is one of six active volcanoes in Costa Rica, and is the…

Whether or not you can name the constellations or planets, it is always fascinating to look up at a clear night sky and get lost among the stars. Anyone can enjoy stargazing. The best places to go, of course, are where the sky is wide open and very dark, with no distracting city lights. Up…