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Rincón de la Vieja: Las Pailas trail + Oropendola

Short Description
Experience the adventure of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano! Hike the Las Pailas trail, spot wildlife, and refresh at La Oropendola Waterfall. Perfect 1-day tour from Liberia, Costa Rica.
Description
? Overview:
Explore the active Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and immerse yourself in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. This tour combines adventure, nature, and wildlife for an unforgettable experience.
✨ Highlights:
Discover Costa Rica’s rich wildlife with over 300 bird species ?
Trek a 3.5-kilometer circular trail along Las Pailas path ?
Witness fumaroles, geysers, and bubbling mud pots ?
Refresh at the stunning La Oropendola Waterfall ?
Enjoy bilingual guidance and transportation from your hotel ?
? Full Description:
Embark on a guided hike to explore Rincon de la Vieja, the most active volcano in Guanacaste. Walk along the Las Pailas trail through tropical dry forests while observing unique volcanic activity. Spot wildlife like coatis, armadillos, iguanas, and various monkeys. After the trek, continue to La Oropendola Waterfall, a 25-meter cascade into a turquoise pool, perfect for a refreshing swim. The tour concludes with transportation back to Hacienda Guachipelin.
? What’s Included:
Bilingual naturalist guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to Las Pailas trail and Oropendola Waterfall
Lunch
Entrance fees to Oropendola Waterfall
? What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Swimwear and towel
Sunscreen and hat
Water bottle
Camera
? Why Travelers Love It:
Travelers rave about the combination of volcano trekking, wildlife encounters, and the refreshing waterfall. Perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure and photography opportunities in Costa Rica.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
The effort that the team had with every thing its top, the tour made it easy! Great every one thank and book them with your trip 1 all.
This was the best tour I've ever taken. The sights, the guide, the overall experience were all exceptional.
Perfect tour, we would highly recommend! Book now before it sells out. You won't regret it!
Absolutely loved this activity. Saona Island is a must!
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