Liberia, Costa Rica | Liberia Hotels

With its colonial homes and rural cowboy culture, the sleepy town of Liberia is a great gateway to Costa Rica’s natural treasures and dreamy Pacific coast. Stray west to sunny surf towns, bay-bound beaches and a picturesque peninsula that welcomes exotic species and sea turtles to its shores. Thrill-seekers, venture out to the nearby national park for towering volcanoes and steamy springs.

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Use Liberia as your starting point to explore the Guanacaste province. For beaches near Liberia, Costa Rica, try Samara Beach or Conchal Beach and spots around Tamarindo. Go hiking in Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park or Santa Rosa National Park. Stay in all-inclusive resorts or hotels near Liberia, on the best beaches of Guanacaste.

LIBERIA TRAVEL GUIDE

DESTINATION FACTS

Language

Spanish

What to eat

Keep it fresh on the Pacific coast with tropical fruit like papaya, pipa fria (a chilled green coconut you drink from), tiradito (thinly slice raw seafood) and granizado (colourful, crushed ice).

What to bring back

Costa Rican cowboy hats, organic and eco-friendly beauty products and a bottle of Cacique, the country’s sugar cane liqueur.

Fun Fact

Liberia is not only your shortcut to Guanacaste’s beaches, but also, to the province’s rich culture and cattle ranching past. Experience both in July with Día de Guanacaste, a celebration of Guanacaste’s annexation from Nicaragua to Costa Rica in 1824, or in February with the Fiestas Civicas. Expect bullfights, rodeos, parades and traditional music at both festivities.

Important Info

For more information on all necessary travel documents, visa, taxes and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.

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EXPLORE WITH COSTA RICA TOURS

The best way to explore this fantastic Central American country? Our exciting, perfectly-tailored tour packages! Browse our itineraries below and call us to book at 1-866 529-2079.

Costa Rica National Parks and Beach Tour

A 14-night tour including: Rincon de la Vieja, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Tamarindo beach. See full details.

Welcome to the Rainforest

A 7-night tour including: Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. See full details.

Taste of Costa Rica

A 7-night tour including: the coffee plantations of the Naranjo region, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park. See full details.

Caribbean to Pacific Tour

A 14-night tour including: Puerto Viejo Limon, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Tamarindo Beach, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Manuel Antonio National Park. See full details.