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The Top 13 Natural Monuments in Guanacaste

Guanacaste’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13

beautiful natural monuments in Guanacaste. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Rincón de la Vieja National Park

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The Rincón de la Vieja National Park is located just a few kilometers north of the city of Liberia. The starting point for an exploration is the Las Pailas ranger …

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La Cangreja Waterfall

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Challenging path through the rainforest on the beaten path. 5km each way with steep ascents and descents. Nevertheless, the route is worthwhile. Capuchin monkeys, sloths and much more meet you …

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Mud Pots of Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja

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Funny bubbling mud holes.

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Volcancito Fumarole

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In the Las Pailas sector of the Rincón de la Vieja National Park, steam is rising from the ground all the time. The activity of the Rincó de la Vieja volcano can be seen and smelled everywhere

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Enchanted Trail, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

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Beautiful trail!!

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Seasonal waterfall

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Fumorole... It stinks and fizzes badly. Smell of sulfur... Due to the strong wind, it's quite unpleasant... But bearable.

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Morpho Waterfall

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Another short detour leads to the Morpho waterfall, which is a bit wilder than the Zauberwald waterfall, which can be seen from above on the way there.

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Llanos de Cortés Waterfall

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When you stand in front of the main waterfall, you can go left and see another one and a bat cave even.

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Punta San Francisco

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If you stay in Tamarindo worth a visit in any case, because you can escape the tourist crowds something. The sea is a bit rough for that. For the round trip, pay attention to the tide and tide.

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Rio Negro Hot Springs

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Entrance fee: 35 USD !!! Small entrance fee? As of February 7, 2025

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