Tours
Tours at Hacienda Guachipelin
1.
Rio Negro Tubing Adventure: After a 45
minute horseback ride through the dry forest, we
get to the changing rooms, where we can get
ready to go tubing. After a short walk, we get
to the base of La Victoria Waterfall, to receive
a short safety breafing. Then each one gets his
own personal round raft, to get his adrenalin
pumping as he rides the white water rapids in
the Rio Negro, for an hour and a half. Then we
go to the changing rooms and get the horses to
go back to the lodge.
2. The Canyon Canopy Tour: Tour
is a must do. We say this is the best canopy
tour in Costa Rica, because we pack together in
it, many more things than just the zip lines.
Imagine yourself doing Rappeling, Rock Climbing,
Canopy, Tarzan Swings, Via Ferrata, Hanging
Bridges, all set in the majestic canyon made by
the erosion of the Blanco River during millions
of years.
3. Waterfalls Canyoning Tour:
Sort out the challenges of a small river, like
waterfalls, ponds and step walls, descending
with ropes in this Canyoneering tour!
4. Horseback riding: Hotel
Hacienda Guachipelin is famous for its horseback
riding tours. Our huge ranch allows us to use
scenic trails instead of taking you on paved
roads. You can see a lot of things during a
normal trip. We have trips that last from one
hour with really easy going horses, for the
begginers, to big trips all day long for the
more adventurers. Some people even come here to
enjoy three consecutive days of horseback
riding, visiting different places of the
hacienda. And they come back!!!
5. Oropendola Waterfall: A 25
meter high waterfall with emerald-green water. A
forest covered canyon surrounds it. It is 3 Km,
from the hotel. You can get here either by
horseback riding, hiking, or by car and then
taking a short walk.
6. Las Chorreras Waterfall: A
double waterfall that joins the Blanco River and
together they form a natural blue pool. An
excellent place to enjoy a dip in the water or
just to admire the beauty of the scenery. It is
at 1 km. from the hotel.
7. La Victoria Waterfall: It is a place for the
adventurous ones. It is accessed through a steep
trail. When it reaches the Colorado River, there
is a 35 meter high waterfall. The canyon
surrounding the area has a different vegetation
and depth. It is at 3 km. from the hotel.
8. Simbiosis: Volcanic Mud Springs & Spa
At Simbiosis Spa, in Rincón de La Vieja Volcano
and National Park, you will benefit from the
mysterious forces and healing energy of Nature.
At this unique spa in Guanacaste you will
benefit from the exciting and impressive
volcanic activity bathing in its thermal water
springs, applying natural mud from the hot
boiling ponds and receiving relaxing massages or
specialized health treatments from professional
therapists in the middle of the jungle, close to
a relaxing flowing pristine river.
Hidden in the middle of the forest, you will
find the thermal volcanic mud water pools (aprox.
40°C / 104°F) that receive the water directly
from its source in a volcanic mud pool and have
therapeutic and cosmetic properties, that you
will enjoy in this unique place in Costa Rica.
Simbiosis Spa is part of the services offered by
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín and can be enjoyed
after our adrenaline charged one day tour
"adventure pass".
9. The Red Pond: It is a pond
on the Blanco River, which shows a solid rock
formation in a red and white color. It is a very
interesting lava formation and very close to the
hotel.
10. Blanco River Pool: It is a
natural pool of transparent water. It is
surrounded by forest and rock formations
characteristic of this area. It is very close to
the hotel, at 600 meters, and is perfect for
hiking during the day.
11. Cattle Herding: Live the
experience of rounding up cattle and horses with
the real "Sabaneros" Guanacaste cowboys, from
the pasture to the corral. Hacienda Guachipelin
is still a working cattle ranch.
12. Mountain Bike: Enjoy a
beautiful ride on single track, good for all
levels which takes you through pasture land,
gmelina and spiny cedar tree plantations,
pristine jungle and different waterfalls to
admire and swim. Groups from 10 up to 30 people.
Different locations. Reserve with several days
in advance.
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
This National Park is Always Closed on
Mondays
1. Las Pailas: A unique place
in Costa Rica. On the trail you can observe
steam vents, boiling mud and water, an
unmistakable smell and a very diverse
vegetation.
2. Thermal Waters: An isolated
place, with clear thermal waters, with lots of
sulfur and with the perfect temperature.
3. The tip of the crater: A
trail with a diversity of life zones. The hike
up takes 3.5 hours. The view is astonishing. On
clear days you can see the Caribbean Sea, the
Nicaragua Lake and, of course, the Pacific
Ocean. Also close to the summit are Jilgueros
Lagoon and the highest point, the Von Seebach.
4. Seasonal Waterfall, a great
waterfall surrounded by forest. The rock
formations around it are very special.
5. The Cangreja Waterfall: This
is a 40-meter high waterfall which forms a blue
pool as it falls.
6. The Escondidas Waterfalls
are hidden waterfalls along the trail of the
crater top.
The most important attractions at the National
Park are Las Pailas, followed by La Cangreja and
then the volcano summit. It is the number one
place in Guanacaste. Currently, the access road
is good for any type of vehicle. It is open year
round.
It is important to mention that the area next to
the park is under study by the Instituto
Costarricense de Electricidad (Costa Rican
Electricity Institute). This is to determine the
potential for electric generation with
geothermic resources. From any point of view,
this kind of energy produces the least impact on
the natural surroundings.
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