Must-see places
Nature and adventure
Waterfalls, a volcano, natural pools and hot springs less than an hour from Casa Buda.
Must-see places near Casa Buda
La Leona Waterfall25 min from Casa Buda
An adventure waterfall with a 45-min trail — a bit extreme (nothing serious, just a couple of rivers to swim across and some rocks to walk on), but safe and great fun. Average $40 per person (may vary depending on the company and the services included) · We recommend laleonawaterfall.com
Rincón de la Vieja National Park50 min from Casa Buda
A beautiful place to hike: waterfalls, volcanic fumaroles, lots of birds and the energy of an active volcano. $16 per person · Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG): +506 2666 5051. Tickets are bought online on the official ACG website: reservaciones.acguanacaste.ac.cr
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Pozas Los Coyotes30 min from Casa Buda
A natural pool of crystal-clear turquoise water surrounded by tropical vegetation — perfect for a calm dip. Admission: adults ¢3,000; children and seniors ¢2,000; under 5 free. Cash or SINPE móvil. Pet friendly. Tube and float rental from ¢1,000. Phone: +506 8486 5410
Hacienda Guachipelín — Tours & excursions35 min from Casa Buda
Set in the tropical dry forest, it's the ideal starting point for the Río Negro Hot Springs, Mud Baths, Río Negro Tubing and Oropéndola Waterfall. All tours can be viewed and booked online: www.guachipelin.com
More places to explore
Río Negro Hot Springs
Natural hot springs and spa at the foot of the volcano.
Llano del Cortés Waterfall
A wide waterfall with a big pool, great for swimming.
Santa Rosa National Park
History and nature: site of the Battle of Santa Rosa.
Tío Leo Coffee Tour
A tour of a traditional Guanacaste coffee mill.
Hacienda El Viejo
Historic hacienda on the Tempisque: wetland tours and sabanero culture.
Other waterfalls
Oropéndola Waterfall, La Chorrera Waterfall and La Cangreja Waterfall.