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Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja - The Rincn de La Vieja National Park is one of the most diverse ecological areas in the country. Around two volcanoes, Rincn (active) and Santa Mara (inactive), the park also houses an extraordinary display of local flora and fauna, while being part of the Guanacaste Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site.
While plant life is impressive on its own, especially considering the huge concentration of purple orchids here, it is the concentration of volcanoes that truly amazes visitors.
The Rincn de la Vieja volcano gave rise to the name of the park and contains nine separate but contiguous craters. It is one of the five largest volcanoes in the Guanacaste region and is believed to be over a million years old. Despite being considered active, it has not erupted since the early 1980s. The park sees a lot of volcanic activity, including vents, fumaroles, and boiling clay pots, and has at least 32 rivers that flow down its sides.
There are a number of nature trails for guests, with some reserved for very experienced hikers. The most popular is the 2.5-mile La Pailas trail, which takes approximately two to three hours and is ideal for spotting wildlife, flora, waterfalls, and traces of volcanic activity. The most ambitious hikers can spend eight hours hiking to the top of the Santa Mara crater, from where you can see Lake Nicaragua on a clear day. - Oropendola Warterfall - Relax in a Natural Pool in this beatiful place, swim in a clear water
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Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this day hiking tour. Take a 3-hour walk of moderate difficulty through the jungle, and along the way spot howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, toucans, and coatis.
Walk alongside wheezing fumaroles, volcanic craters, and pools of bubbling mud, then cool off under the waters of the Oropendola Waterfall.
After recharging energy with a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Río Negro. Full-day hiking tour of the Rincon de la Vieja
Embark on a 3-hour hike through mud pools, fumaroles, and volcanic craters. Observe howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat. Swim below the Oropendola Waterfall. Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch.
Enjoy a relaxing soak in the Río Negro volcanic mud bath. Walk of moderate difficulty, suitable for all skills.
This small-group sightseeing tour offers you a more personalized experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
