Hacienda Guachipelin

Hacienda Guachipelín, a working ranch at Rincón de la Vieja

Hacienda Guachipelín is an old cattle ranch on the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, and its rooms sit inside a 3,460-acre private reserve, about an hour from the Liberia airport. Cowboys still work the horses and cows by the reception, and the volcano looks down on all of it. It is one of our team's favourites for families and adventurous couples who want hot springs, horses and a lot of activity in one place.

Why we choose it

• Hot springs and mud baths. Your stay gives you entry to the Río Negro hot springs and mud baths, warmed by the volcano.
• Everything starts at the Adventure Center. Canopy, horseback, tubing and hiking leave from the hacienda, so families do not lose time on the road.
• Honeymoon suites facing the volcano. El Cenízaro and El Cedro have a private plunge pool and are for adults only, guests 18 and above.

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Rooms and views

The Superior Rooms are the core of the hacienda, with Superior Queen, Superior Deluxe and Family Superior Rooms for parents and children. The Legacy Suites add more space, and the Legacy Suite Volcano View looks up at Rincón de la Vieja.

For couples, the Honeymoon Suites, El Cenízaro and El Cedro, face the volcano and each has a private plunge pool. There is also the Eco Luxury Tented Camp Experience for those who want to sleep closer to the outdoors. Rooms have A/C, Wi-Fi and a mini fridge.

On the property

Meals are at La Hacienda Restaurant, with coffee and a pastry at Rincón del Café and a drink in the evening at Cantina Guanacaste. Simbiosis Spa does massages and treatments, and the pool is filled for a swim between activities.

The Adventure Center is the heart of the day: a canopy tour, horseback riding, tubing on the Río Negro, hikes, birding and a visit to the ranch to see how a Guanacaste hacienda works. The hot springs and volcanic mud baths at Río Negro are the end of every good day here. The hacienda also has facilities for guests with disabilities.

Location and getting there

Guachipelín is on the road to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, about an hour from Liberia, so it pairs naturally with the beaches of Guanacaste. Two nights is the right stay for most families. See more about Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.

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