Climb up the steep staircase behind La Casona to reach a lookout point with a stunning view of three volcanoes. The monument itself was built to honor the heroes of the two important battles that took place in this vicinity 鈥 the defeat of William Walker's filibusteros in 1856 and the repelling of a separate Nicaraguan invasion in 1919.
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Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Flor
24.54 MILES
One of the principal laying grounds for endangered olive ridley and leatherback turtles, this wildlife refuge (locally called by its shorter name, 'La鈥
2.77 MILES
Santa Rosa is the southern sector of the 脕rea de Conservaci贸n Guanacaste. Some 30km of hiking trails weave through this tropical dry forest, offering鈥
Parque Nacional Rinc贸n de la Vieja
18.56 MILES
Given its proximity to Liberia, this park (about 160 sq km) feels surprisingly uncrowded and remote. Named after the steamy main attraction 鈥 the active鈥
0.02 MILES
La Casona is the main edifice of the old Hacienda Santa Rosa. The battle of 1856 was fought around this building. There are wonderful displays detailing 鈥
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bah铆a Junquillal
10.23 MILES
The quiet bay and beautiful protected beach at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bah铆a Junquillal provide gentle swimming and snorkeling opportunities鈥
16.44 MILES
Don鈥檛 cruise through La Cruz without stopping at this oddly shaped 鈥榯ourist and cultural center鈥 on the western edge of town. You might stumble across an鈥
Reserva Biol贸gica Lomas de Barbudal
27.08 MILES
Forming a cohesive unit with Palo Verde, the 26 sq m Lomas de Barbudal is an option for more off-the-beaten-track independent hiking. You can explore the鈥
23.98 MILES
Wildebeests, zebras, giraffes and other African animals are right at home in the dry Guanacaste heat, as you can see at this private wildlife reserve. The鈥
Nearby Northwestern Costa Rica attractions
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La Casona is the main edifice of the old Hacienda Santa Rosa. The battle of 1856 was fought around this building. There are wonderful displays detailing 鈥
2.77 MILES
Santa Rosa is the southern sector of the 脕rea de Conservaci贸n Guanacaste. Some 30km of hiking trails weave through this tropical dry forest, offering鈥
3.97 MILES
On the road to Playa Naranjo, and about 8km from shore, you鈥檒l pass a trailhead for the Mirador Valle Naranjo. It鈥檚 a short 600m hump to this viewpoint鈥
4. Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bah铆a Junquillal
10.23 MILES
The quiet bay and beautiful protected beach at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Bah铆a Junquillal provide gentle swimming and snorkeling opportunities鈥
13.19 MILES
With the addition of Parque Nacional Guanacaste (345 sq km) in 1989, the Area de Conservaci贸n Guanacaste became part of a protected nature corridor鈥
6. El Mirador Centro Turistico
16.44 MILES
Don鈥檛 cruise through La Cruz without stopping at this oddly shaped 鈥榯ourist and cultural center鈥 on the western edge of town. You might stumble across an鈥
18.38 MILES
The wheels of development grind slowly here in Liberia. The intention is that this historic building will no longer be just the former city jail or鈥
18.4 MILES
Near the entrance of town, this statue of a steely-eyed sabanero (cowboy), complete with an evocative poem by Rodolfo Salazar Sol贸rzano, stands watch over鈥