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Guanacaste
Guanacaste is gorgeous. It has so much to offer with its beautiful hills, mountains, valleys, rainforests, volcanoes, and majestic Pacific Ocean. Its weather is ideal. Guanacaste tends to be sunnier and warmer than most of Costa Rica. Additionally, its good roadways, shopping, infrastructure, clinics, and hospitals make it wonderful to retire. Retirement communities of Americans, Canadians, and Europeans are emerging everywhere in Guanacaste.
Town of Liberia
 Tree-lined, elegant and unpretentious Liberia is home to approximately 45,000 citizens. Liberia started developing in 1801 as a resting place between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Many who settled in Liberia were ranchers. To this day, many ranchers still call Liberia their home.
As old as Liberia is, it is not without modern buildings. Situated in the center is its new, impressive white church. It has wonderful historic houses, too. Stroll down a side street for a look at 18th Century Spanish Colonial architecture.As old as Liberia is, it is not without modern buildings. Situated in the center is its new, impressive white church. It has wonderful historic houses, too. Stroll down a side street for a look at 18th Century Spanish Colonial architecture.
The capital of Guanacaste, it is also active in commerce and tourism. Shoppers flock to the newly built mall, which is reminiscent of American malls complete with food court. For the more courageous, Liberia has whitewater rapids on the Liberia River where adventurers can have fun touring the river and its interesting inhabitants, like howler monkeys and toucans.
International Airport
Liberia is also home to the Liberia International Airport. In December 2002, the airport opened to full international air travel. The Liberia International Airport receives forty-two flights per week. Continental, Delta, U.S. Airways, and United all have flights from the U.S. to Liberia with direct flights from Chicago, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Newark, and Charlotte. With increased air travel, Guanacaste has boomed in tourism in the last couple of years.
Activities on Turf
If you crave playing on terra firma, activities on land are numerous and wonderful. Try a few of these.
Golfing
The Four Seasons Hotel in Liberia has the spectacularly beautiful, new, Arnold Palmer Golf Course. 45 minutes away is the Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course.
Horseback Riding
 Historically ranch country, Guanacaste abounds in horseback riding. If you are away from Salto Estates, but want to horseback ride, you have plenty of opportunities to ride along the many trails in Guanacaste.
Rainforest/Canopy Tours
The rainforest is the habitation of monkeys and trees wrapped in lush vegetation. Visiting a rainforest is an experience in the rare and exotic. The Guanacaste region offers a variety of land, sea or combined tours.
Daring types will like soaring through the jungle from tree to tree in a Canopy Tour.
Hike Volcanoes
Discover the mysteries of a volcano. The Guanacaste region has a string of volcanoes, some active, some dormant. All seven are wonderful to explore. Hike to the Rincon de la Vieja for a breathtaking magical view of Guanacaste.
Activities in the Surf
Water sports galore! Every kind of water sport imaginable is available from leisurely sunbathing to surfing the crest of a turquoise wave. If it is conceivable in water an adventurer can buy it, rent it, tour it, and try it.
Whitewater Rapids
Liberia has plenty of opportunities to challenge the whitewater. You can ride the rapids leisurely, with a tour guide and your family on a gentle flowing river, or grab an inner tube for a more exciting ride. Whatever the level of interest, Liberia has a number of rivers for every type of whitewater experience. Be sure to bring your binoculars - you just might see howler monkeys, iguanas, caimans, coatimundis and otters. Toucans, parrots, motmots, and trogons are among the many species of birds to catch in view.
Beaches
The beaches beckon with brilliant sunlight and sparkling blue sea cresting foamy white against carpet-soft sand. Many beaches are perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Head out to Playa Papagallo, La Penca, Azucar, Brasilito, Playa Grande, and Conchal. With so many perfect beaches, you'll get that novel read.
Sport Fishing
Try one of the many available sport fishing tours and catch your first Marlin.
Boating
Take a guided boat tour or rent a sail boat and traverse the turquoise waters on your own.
Other Water Sports:
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Snorkeling and Scuba Diving
- And any imaginable fun time in the sea
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