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Rincon de la Vieja travel guide

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The Rincon de la Vieja National Park is home to two ancient volcanoes which have long been lying dormant. However, volcanic activity is still going on just below the surface, and in the forested hills you will find spluttering mud baths and volcanic hot-springs. The indigenous Chorotega tradition believes that these springs have magical healing powers that flow from the broken heart of a young exiled tribal girl whose lover was thrown into the volcano by her disapproving father. Whether a broken heart is the source or not, a soak in the hot-springs and mud baths of Rincon de la Vieja has the powerful ability to rejuvenate and sooth. Apart from the tranquil natural spas and laid back sabanero lifestyle of the locals, Rincon de la Vieja, with over thirty rivers, offers endless opportunity for the adventure seeker. Rappelling, rock climbing, river rafting, horseback riding to secret waterfalls, hiking jungle trails and canopying through the tree tops, are just a few of the adrenaline packed options the Rincon de la Vieja National Park and its surroundings have to offer.

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Hiking to the Rincon Volcano - Work up a sweat on the eight-hour trek to the dramatic volcano rim or opt for the less challenging three hour hike, which takes you past waterfalls, volcanic mud pots and hot-springs. Both are rewarding and are a great way to experience the secluded wilderness of Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

Becoming a Sabanero for a day- Just outside the national park you can hire a horse and trot through the Sabanero ¨wild west¨ embracing the slow-paced, Costa Rican cowboy lifestyle. The traditional Sabanero breakfast of beans and handmade tortillas is a good way to start off this day.

Soaking in volcanic hot-springs - After an afternoon soak in the Rincon de la Vieja hot-springs and mud baths it is impossible not to leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.

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“All of the guides spoke English very well and were very well informed about the history of the area”

Jim Smith
United States

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