Liberia

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Liberia which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements
Liberia featuring religious aspects and a church or cathedral
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Liberia showing street scenes
Liberia showing religious elements and a church or cathedral

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

3/5(1 area review)

Though Los Cerros might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.

Los Cerros
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El Capulín

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

El Capulín
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Barrio El Invu

When in Barrio El Invu, you can plan a visit to Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Barrio El Invu
Liberia which includes a square or plaza

Barrio La Guaria

Barrio La Guaria might not have many top sights, but Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barrio La Guaria
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
4.5 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, Guanacaste
$123 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$139 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes taxes and fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (918 reviews)
"This property was close to the airport and convenient for our last nights stay in Costa Rica. We didn’t explore the grounds much however, we appreciate the self-laundry service. The breakfast was okay and nothing special. The coffee shops near this hotel were all temporary closed. Otherwise, the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

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
$132 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$149 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total includes taxes and fees
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! (1,308 reviews)
"Exceptional Service!"

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Hotel Boyeros
Hotel Boyeros
3 out of 5
Entrance to town, Between 2nd and 4th Avenues, Liberia
$96 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$109 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total includes taxes and fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Welcoming staff, very comfortable nicely, decorated room, beautiful gardens, great location."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

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.
Coco Breeze Private Residence
Coco Breeze Private Residence
4 out of 5
Pacifico Village Shops, C No. 3, Playas del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
"Loved it!"

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Coco Breeze Private Residence
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"did not have amenities listed"

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

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.
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Excelente todo"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Hermosa Paradise
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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