Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Tour is the perfect adventure to discover an active volcano where you can watch sulfur steams, boiling mud, acid lagoons, hot springs, waterfalls to swim, and other activity besides all the flora and fauna that can be found in the park.

Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike is an experience that all the family can share. This tour will take you to the Guanacaste mountain range, where you will enjoy beautiful volcanic landscapes and experience walking by an active volcano.

The name of the volcano means “The Old Woman’s Corner,” a reference to a local indigenous legend about a  girl whose lover was thrown into the crater by her father; she became a recluse living on the mountain and was credited with powers of healing thanks to her knowledge of medicinal plants, hot springs and her connection with the spirits.

The Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Tour will take you through easy forest trails and visit the boiling mud, sulfur, steam vents, and fumaroles. Also, visit lagoons and amazing waterfalls to swim and relax after the hike. Rincón de la Vieja stands 1,916 meters (6,286 ft) above sea level. Also, besides the volcanic activity, we can find abundant flora and fauna like toucans, howler and white-faced monkeys, coatimundis, raccoons, and more.

The Rincón de la Vieja National Park spans over 34,000 acres (12,759 ha) and helps protect montane and dwarf cloud forests. The access to the main crater is closed because of the risk of dying from the vapors or pyroclastic eruptions that have occurred at any moment since 2011.

Later you can refresh yourself by visiting the amazing Oropendola Waterfall, located just a few meters out of the park, where you can enjoy the pristine waters which start running in the volcano’s slopes. Finally, you will enjoy the healing hot springs waters of the volcano and will enjoy a therapeutic volcanic mud bath. You will enjoy a delicious typical lunch after enjoying all the activities.

Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Tour departs from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Ocotal, Playa Panama, Papagayo Gulf Hotels, Riu Hotels, Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, and surroundings.