volcanoes in costa rica

Towering over Guanacaste is the behemoth, majestic Rincón de la Vieja Volcano—a sight to behold. But equally eye-catching and deserving of your attention are the Oropéndola Waterfall, La Victoria Waterfall, and Las Chorreras Waterfalls, a collection of enchanting cascades that soften the volcano’s rugged slopes and create peaceful, private-feeling swimming holes. Visit one (or all)…

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…

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…