Liberia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 centre 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 travellers 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 kilometres) west of Liberia. 

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

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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
Liberia which includes a square or plaza

Los Cerros

While Los Cerros isn't home to many top sights, Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central 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 Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.

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 Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central.

Barrio El Invu
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 ₹10,572 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹10,572
₹11,946 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & 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 staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (958 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and staff. Staff is very welcoming and is very close to airport. Very enjoyable stay and would recommend."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 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
The price is ₹10,553 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹10,553
₹11,925 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
"Very nice! Convenient near airport and transportation."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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 ₹6,589 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹6,589
₹7,445 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with a friendly staff. Breakfast included is a really nice bonus."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 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.
Apartamento Ganesha Liberia

Apartamento Ganesha Liberia

3 out of 5
Carretera al Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber, Condominio Chorotega, Apto 1812, 1 piso, Liberia, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Liberia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Galeria 1824 Gallery and ...
Apartamento Ganesha Liberia
Las Catalinas Doorway

Las Catalinas Doorway

4 out of 5
Playa Danta, Tempate, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday home in Tempate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
"We loved our stay in Las Catalinas! We stayed in a beautiful three-level, two-bedroom home with incredible views—sunsets from the balcony were unforgettable. The town itself is incredibly charming and totally walkable. Everything is thoughtfully designed, and it feels both upscale and relaxed. The ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Las Catalinas Doorway
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 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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