Guanacaste Experience: Nature, Culture, Flavors

Dive into Guanacaste’s wonders: swim at Llanos de Cortés, explore Liberia’s culture, and savor authentic Costa Rican cuisine in one unforgettable day.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cataratas Llanos de Cortes - Llanos de Cortés Waterfall & Hidden Natural Pool Adventure
    Embark on a guided journey to uncover one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful treasures. Start with a brief hike through the forest to discover a hidden natural pool that seems like a scene from a film. Ideal for swimming, cliff diving, unwinding under a warm water…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Certified tour guide
  • Entrance fees to Waterfall
Additional Information

This tour offers a delightful blend of Guanacaste’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and culinary delights all in one day. Begin with an invigorating visit to the Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, where you can hike, swim in a secluded natural pool, and capture stunning photos of one of Costa Rica’s most picturesque waterfalls. Next, dive into the local…

Location
Cataratas Llanos de Cortes
Off the Pan American Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N5979kmtracyc
Mar 20, 2026
Great day of sightseeing - We had a great time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming. We really enjoyed lunch at the farm and visiting the animals.
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Nelsonsa6353ng
Feb 17, 2026
Waterfall Adventure and White City - Very excellent service, many thanks to him tour operator and guide. Very good experience I am super grateful, plains of the cuts is a spectacular place with its nature and the water is perfect and Liberia not to speak is excessively beautiful full of beautiful women and a lot of culture.
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Cesarj713
Feb 14, 2026
Wonderful place - An excellent day of adventure, amazing experiences a great guide super recommended
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Northstar37889761739
Feb 14, 2026
Fun, adventurous, delicious, learning experience. - Loved the trip to the waterfall, and was surprised they took us up to the top too. The Guide Hernan knows a lot, and was very kind in answering all the different questions I had, like the Hay Bales that I thought were huge marshmellos we saw on the way there. Liberia was a very nice stop to eat afterwards. There is a Guanacaste Tree right in the middle of the road! It's huge! Overall, I would love to come back and see where else Hernan can take us, I enjoyed the ride and the destinations.
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Alvarobp3006du
Feb 14, 2026
Falls of plains of Cortez - A spectacular experience, beautiful landscapes, the most beautiful waterfall, plus hiking allows to be in closer contact with nature, 10/10, would definitely return.
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Mark
Feb 14, 2026
Amazing Guanacaste Combo Tour - If you are staying in Guanacaste, do not miss the Llanos del Cortez and Liberia city tour. It is the perfect blend of natural beauty and local culture. The waterfall at Llanos del Cortez is a stunning, easily accessible oasis with a sandy beach and refreshing pools that are perfect for swimming. We were even lucky enough to spot howler monkeys in the trees right by the falls! Continuing into Liberia, the "White City," was a great change of pace. Walking through the historic streets to see the colonial architecture provides a real feel for authentic Costa Rican life. We capped off the day with a delicious traditional casado and some local coffee shopping. This trip is a fantastic way to experience adventure, wildlife, and history all in one day. Pura Vida!
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352luisangele
Feb 14, 2026
Spectacular hikes in the best places in the province of Guanacaste, safe and reliable to do the tours - Super recommended. These are unforgettable experiences 👌
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Giovanny0819
Feb 5, 2026
Like to go again - Super good deal, and great fun, the whole tour was pretty good.... Recommended
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Marioug6450zn
Jan 23, 2026
One of the best experiences u can have in Guananaste! - We had an incredible experience on this tour with friends, visiting Llanos del Cortés Waterfall and exploring the city of Liberia. Everything was perfectly organized, and from start to finish it was fun, relaxing, and memorable. Llanos del Cortés is absolutely stunning — the waterfall is powerful and beautiful, surrounded by nature, and it’s the perfect place to swim, take photos, and just enjoy Costa Rica’s natural beauty. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The visit to Liberia was also great. We enjoyed learning more about the local culture, history, and everyday life of the city. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour entertaining while also sharing interesting facts and stories. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations. It’s perfect for groups of friends looking for a mix of nature, culture, and a great time. We would absolutely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Guanacaste!
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Sheilasp8048ey
Apr 10, 2026
Be perfect if we were't harassed by the local - Beautiful place!! It was pretty busy, seemed to be a lot of locals on a Saturday. When we got to waterfalls we were quickly approached by a local offering to take our picture for us. Then we couldn't shake him. He claimed "to work their" He did gracefully walk us around on the trails of course wanting a tip. We had no cash with us as we told him it was in the car. He then followed us back and waited at the top of the stairs. He said "he couldn't walk to the car with us and he had to wait at the top of the stairs". Obviously, not an employee!! Information an outsider might like to know before going so you can be prepared on how to handle the situation. Nice cool, clean water to swim in.
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From $120
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).