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Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín is a great Costa Rican ecotourism lodge for adventure travel and nature lovers, located at the foot of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, near the town of Curubande, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The Hacienda borders the popular Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Since 1985, Hacienda Guachipelín has also had been hosting a steady flow of visitors, helping them enjoy the natural beauty of the ranch and the neighboring national park, where you will experience volcanic activity unlike any other volcano in Costa Rica.  Natural hot springs, virgin forests, jungle waterfalls, and volcanic mud pots are just some of the many attractions tourists can enjoy during a stay at the Hacienda.

Hacienda Guachipelin

Uniquely situated in the dry tropical forest, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is the ideal setting to explore one of the most interesting regions of Costa Rica. With a range of active volcanoes in the “happiest country in the world”, those looking for a unique experience need look no further. Located in Costa Rica’s sunny Guanacaste province, next to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, the location is perfect to explore nature or relax in the beautiful surroundings.

  • Perfect location to enjoy a variety of experiences
  • Spacious rooms, friendly staff, and excellent food
  • Relaxing surroundings of 14,090 hectares
  • Many adventure activities on site and nature tours
  • Close to the National Park Rincon de la Vieja
  • Own hot springs
  • Great local food served by the onsite restaurant
Accommodation Overview

Hacienda Guachipelin is a down-to-earth, yet comfortable hotel with 79 rooms, all with their own private bathroom and hot water. From your room, you can enjoy the views of the volcano and the hacienda, and relax at night with the real sounds of nature. Tastefully decorated with neutrals, each room alludes to the rustic experience you’ll find just outside. Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin offers you comfortable accommodations to relax after a day of Costa Rica adventure tours and nature tours, from standard rooms to suites, superior rooms, and more. All rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, and additional amenities.

Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant

The Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant serves authentic Costa Rican cuisine, with all dishes being freshly prepared. The hotel is dedicated to producing their own ingredients, and anything that isn’t grown on-site is sourced from local vendors. Whilst dining, you can enjoy the amazing views of the rainforest canopy. Downstairs, you will find the lively bar, where you can order savoury snacks along with your favourite drinks. With live music played at night by a local Costa Rican musician, guests can dance the night away in true Costa Rican style.

Adventure Centre

Hotel guests and day visitors are invited to enjoy the thrills of more than 20 different adventure and nature tours. With Rincón de la Vieja National Park just meters away from the hotel, you can immediately embark on a unique adventure. With everything from waterfall rappelling, to mountain biking to nature hiking, the activity centre has something for every member of the family. The adventure centre makes Guachipelín Hotel truly unique, as all tours can be booked direct.

Other Activities and Experiences

Whether you are an adventure junkie, outdoor enthusiast, or nature lover, there is much to offer at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. There are more than 20 adventure and nature tours offered at the adventure centre and there are many other experiences to get involved in such as horseback riding, the Canyon canopy tour, Rio Negro Tubing Adventure, bird watching, and even trekking to the active craters of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Or, for an experience closer to the hotel, visit the butterfly garden or frog habitat to see the exotic insects and amphibians.

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín is committed to sustainable tourism. The hotel’s dedication to sustainability is showcased through their achievement of three ‘leaves’ under the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST). This achievement requires hotels and resorts to help the local environment and instil eco-friendly practices.

Water Management

All guest rooms receive hot water via an on demand solar-powered heater on the roof. All drinking water and the water in the swimming pool is from the natural spring based on the property. Also, ‘grey’ water is treated and recycled for use to water the hotel gardens, minimising the amount of clean water the hotel is using.

Children of all ages are permitted to stay at Hacienda Guachipelin Hotel

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