Hacienda Guachipelin Volcano Ranch Hotel & Hot Springs - Liberia

4-star eco-adventure ranch hotel with on-site volcanic hot springs and exclusive national park access

Adventure & Activities

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin provides exclusive access to the Las Pailas section of Rincón de la Vieja National Park, where guests can hike active volcanic fumaroles and steaming mud pots. The on-site adventure center operates a One Day Adventure Pass that includes horseback riding, whitewater tubing, and a canyon zip lining course with 10 lines. For those seeking self-guided exploration, the property has 7 waterfalls accessible on foot, including the Oropendola Waterfall with a swimming hole.

Wellness & Spa

The Simbiosis Spa at Hacienda Guachipelin Volcano Ranch Hotel & Hot Springs offers treatments using local volcanic mud, magnesium, and herbs, including a 2-hour Blue Zone deep tissue massage and a full-body Aro-mud mask ritual. Guests have complimentary access to the Rio Negro Hot Springs, a series of mineral-rich thermal pools and natural volcanic mud baths located on the property. The spa also provides outdoor massage rooms at the foot of the river, as well as in-room massage services with open windows for bird sounds.

Dining

Three on-site restaurants serve meals: La Hacienda Restaurant offers a nightly buffet for $35 per person and a la carte dishes like lomo and St. Peter's fish, while Nekajui Restaurant features jumbo camarones and ceviche. The Canopy Bar near the pool provides vegan pizza, quinoa bowls, and pineapple smoothies, and the café serves house-made granola and gluten-free breakfast options. The included breakfast buffet includes an omelet station, fresh fruit, and made-on-demand eggs, with staff trained to accommodate allergy needs including dairy and egg restrictions.

Rooms & Accommodations

Hacienda Guachipelin houses 79 ranch-style rooms across categories including Superior Queen with Two Queen Beds, Family Room with Garden View, Suite with Mountain View, and Legacy Room. Each room includes a private front porch with a hammock, air conditioning, a mini fridge, and a coffee maker with fresh Costa Rican coffee. The Superior rooms feature a long shelf in the bathroom for toiletries, a full-length mirror, and a safe, while Suites add a back patio for additional quiet.

Location & Access

The hotel sits at the base of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, within a 5-minute walk to the Las Pailas loop trail and a 10-minute drive to the national park entrance. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia is 1 hour away by car, and the hotel offers airport shuttle service and private transfer arrangements. Nearby attractions include the La Leona Waterfall (10 minutes away) and the Cangreja Waterfall, both accessible via shuttle or guided tour.

• Location: At the foot of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, 1 hour from Liberia Airport
• Rooms: 79 ranch-style rooms with private hammocks and garden or mountain views
• Dining: 3 on-site restaurants with farm-to-table cuisine and gluten-free options
• Wellness: Simbiosis Spa offering volcanic mud baths, magnesium massages, and hot spring access
• Activities: Zip lining, whitewater tubing, horseback riding, and hiking to 7 waterfalls
• Sustainability: Certified for Sustainable Tourism (CST) with eco-friendly operations