Rincon de la Vieja Lodge

Rincón de la Vieja Lodge, at the edge of the national park

Rincón de la Vieja Lodge is a rustic wooden lodge close to the Rincón de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste, about an hour from the Liberia airport. Much of its land is kept as forest reserve, and the lodge itself, built of wood and wrapped in trees, feels a little like a country museum. It suits nature lovers and active families who want to be near the park trails and spend the day outdoors.

Why we choose it

• Close to the park. The lodge sits near the entrance to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, so you reach the trails early, before the heat of the day.
• A lodge that keeps its forest. A large part of the land is set aside for reserve, so the birds and butterflies come right up to the buildings.
• Something for everyone. Canopy, horseback riding and hiking are arranged from the lodge, so each person in a family can pick their own day.

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Rooms and views

The rooms are simple and rustic, built of wood in keeping with the lodge, and they look out into the trees and gardens around them. They have a TV, Wi-Fi and a safe, enough for a comfortable night after a long day on the trails.

This is a place for being outside more than in your room, and the sounds of the forest are part of the stay, from the birds at dawn to the frogs at night.

On the property

There is a pool to cool off in after a hike and a restaurant for meals, so you can stay put in the evening. A butterfly garden near the buildings is a peaceful place to watch the butterflies working the flowers.

The lodge offers canopy tours through the trees, horseback rides with wide views over the countryside, and guided hikes. The classic day out is the walk to the Blue Lagoon waterfall, a long hike through the forest that ends at a cool pool at the foot of the falls, with views toward the Gulf of Papagayo along the way.

Rincón de la Vieja itself is one of the wildest areas of the country, with bubbling mud pots, fumaroles and forest that few visitors see, and the lodge is a good base for exploring it.

Location and getting there

The lodge is on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja in Guanacaste, about an hour from Liberia. It works well as the start or end of a trip to the Guanacaste beaches, and we arrange the private transfer and the tours around it. See more about Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.

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