Liberia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Liberia featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views
Explore quaint churches and museums to get a sense of Costa Rican life or head out to the national park to see volcanoes, tropical forests and mud pits.

Liberia is a colonial city situated between a volcanic national park and a coast lined with pristine beaches. The municipality gives an insight into the local culture with its churches and museums. Explore the charming city center on foot before taking trips to the otherworldly environs of the park.

Learn about the country’s cowboy heritage at the Sabanero Museum. Browse its collection of authentic lassos, saddles and other rancher items. The cowboy life is still one of the most common ways to make a living in the Guanacaste province.

Visit the oldest church in the city, the Iglesia de la Agonia. This religious site, which dates back to 1825, has a colonial-style design and an art gallery.

Dine at of the “sodas”, which are small restaurants serving local cuisine. Dishes from this area generally feature rice and beans, paired with fruit juices.

Many travelers use Liberia as a base to see Rincon de la Vieja National Park, a large region of eerie terrain. See the bubbling mud baths, gas-oozing craters and hot springs that make this park so fascinating. Gaze up at the main volcano and its nine craters before delving deep into the dry tropical forest.

Liberia is also famous for its proximity to some of the country’s most scenic beaches. Take a bus to the small beach towns of Coco Beach and Hermosa Bay Beach, which are about 20 miles (32.2 kilometers) west of Liberia.

Liberia International Airport is 8 miles (13 kilometers) west of the city. Take a bus to the city center and explore on foot. San José, Costa Rica’s capital city, is 168.3 miles (271 kilometers) southeast of Liberia.

Stay in Liberia for a slice of Guanacaste culture before hiking through the rainforest and volcanic terrain of the national park.

Where to stay in Liberia

Liberia which includes a square or plaza

Los Cerros

While Los Cerros isn't home to many top sights, Liberia Parque Central and Museo de Guanacaste are some notable places to visit nearby.

Los Cerros
Liberia which includes a square or plaza

Barrio La Guaria

While Barrio La Guaria may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Liberia Parque Central and Museo de Guanacaste.

Barrio La Guaria
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Barrio El Invu

While there might not be top attractions in Barrio El Invu, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberia Parque Central and Museo de Guanacaste.

Barrio El Invu
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El Capulín

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Capulín and surrounding area, you can visit Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.

El Capulín
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
4.5 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, Guanacaste
The price is AU$210 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (423 reviews)
"Perfect for late flight before you venture out into the countryside."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
3.5 out of 5
Ruta #21 Frente Al, Aeropuerto Internacional, Liberia
The price is AU$194 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,183 reviews)
Standard and Convenient
"Standard American hotel. Next to airport. Comfortable and has everything you need. Only stayed due to layover."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Hotel Boyeros
Hotel Boyeros
3 out of 5
Entrance to town, Between 2nd and 4th Avenues, Liberia
The price is AU$143 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (859 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Hotel Boyeros
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Toro Blanco Resort
Toro Blanco Resort
2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica, Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"Loved everything. Location great, cleanliness amazing, beautiful pool, 24-hour coffee which was great. Good breakfast, laundry facilities if needed. Definitely will stay again and highly recommend it."

Reviewed on 11 Sep. 2024

Toro Blanco Resort
Hermosa Paradise
Hermosa Paradise
2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Staff was great here, helpful and friendly. Room was nice and roomy but needs updates. Same with grounds. For the price it was a nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 27 Sep. 2024

Hermosa Paradise
Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
Flamingo
Stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge), and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
Best trip ever
"Bilitis was such a great host and helped get everything set up. While we were there the property was cleaned daily, and our family was able to relax and feel at home the entire time! Can’t wait to come back!"

Reviewed on 24 Oct. 2024

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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