Liberia, Costa Rica
October 21, 2009 | Posted by admin Liberia is a city in Guanacaste, Costa Rica located roughly four hours from San José by bus. Over 35,000 people live in the city. Though small by North American standards, it is quite large in comparison to its Guanacastecan neighbors to the southeast, Santa Cruz, and Nicoya. The city center features a modern-style church, as many Costa Rican towns do, facing a plaza surrounded by locally-owned shops and restaurants. Liberia is also home to an expo that takes place in the month July, celebrating the Annexation of Guanacaste on July 25, 1824.
Tourists may find their way to Liberia en route to such beaches as Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa, or the Papagayo peninsula, though most will only grab a bite to eat at one of the American fast food restaurants in the food mall located at the city’s main crossroads and continue on their way. Others may prefer the 24-hour Subway sandwich shop located just down the road.
A recently opened close by attraction by the name of Africa Mia offers an African safari. The Museo de Sabanero is also located in Liberia.
The Daniel Oduber International Airport is located 4 miles south from the city, following the road to Nicoya. This is the second international airport in the country, after the Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, and serves cities like Toronto, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Newark, and London.
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park is located just to the northwest of Liberia. Located along the park’s many kilometers of hiking trails are such volcanic wonders as hot springs and bubbling clay pots as well as numerous waterfalls and rivers.
The Liberia River takes its name from the town.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia,_Costa_Rica
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Is it safe for a woman to be alone in Costa Rica Obviously I will be using caution but do need to take taxi’s etc. From the airport to the B& B and will get recommendations. But…I’m told cash is the best to bring. Think I may need a money belt? Any tips?
As a graduation trip I (an older adult) am taking 4 18 year young women to Costa Rica. By the time we get to the beach we will have spent 5 nights in the Avenal/Monteverde area hiking, and zipping through the jungle. I would like a recommendation for a very nice place to stay with available night life nearby, nice beach/pool, and possible spa? Thanks
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We are thinking of holidaying in Tamarindo. We normally go somewhere in the Caribbean and stay in all-inclusive hotels as it works out better value. Is this the case in Tamarindo or is the food and drink (Im talking alcohol) reasonably priced ? Some examples please. Also, I understand the best time to go weather wise is Jan/Feb. Is that correct ? Cheers.
Our family is considering a summer vacation probably in July of 7 – 10 days to Costa Rica. Since my 15 year old son and I are fair skin complexion, we will probably avoid the beaches and spend most of our time in the mountains, rain forest, and visiting San Jose and other central valley towns. Now I’ve read that the rainy season starts in May or so….and continues to about November. We can tolerate a little rain during the day…but our concern is that perhaps it will be TOO much rain. Should we wait and visit during the drier season to get better better weather since most of our time will be outside?
Well, July is among rainy season in costa rica, but climate here gives its surprises sometimes. All this week costaricans has enjoy a summer climate, although we are officially in winter season(we call winter to rainy season) But if you plan to visit the mountain, its better to get a raincoat because most of time is raining over mountains and on forest. The most rainy period is between october and november, downpours are often in this period. But rainy season has its advantages, cheap prices, low season on hotels, and many space available for tourist. At July rainfall doesnt take more than one hour and it happens most on afternoons, in central valley, giving you a nice time to drink a cup of coffee …
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Hi – I received a quote from tricolor for a Daihatsu Terios, one week rental in San Jose at/near the airport, for $286 that includes mandatory and the CDW insurance,free mileage and all the taxes. Is this a good rate? I’m still a bit unsure of what the cost of mandatory insurance is and what CDW is. I also received a quote from Budget for $137 but I’m sure it didn’t include the mandatory insurance and/or taxes. I would appreciate any advise! Thank you.
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