Top 13 things to do and attractions in Liberia

Travel Back in Time! Located in the heart of Liberia, in one of the few remaining century old Spanish Colonial Houses in the area, this restaurant takes you back in time. The service was beyond amazing! The attention to detail by the staff was something that is rarely found nowadays in restaurants in Liberia. Now for the food. I stared with the Grilled Portobello Mushrooms. Without a doubt the best I ever had! Next came the Surf & Turf (Loin & Shrimp) Everything about it was perfect! I ordered a Sangria to help me enjoy this delicious meal! Prices are reasonable, the decor and ambience are beautiful and the staff was just amazing! Highly recommended!

This place was great! The meats were amazing and the service too. We each had the flank, skirt, and churrasco and they were all cooked to perfection. The price was great too:)

Nice restaurant with friendly staffs. Food is great and they open on Christmas !!

The rib eye was good value for the price, which was slightly over $20usd. The reason I came back the next day was for the limonada with basil, it was amazing!

Excellent churrasco and delicious shrimp. The dips of the chips are awesome and a very friendly service.

Great food and value. Service is OK but takes a while to get your food... And when you're starving is can feel like an eternity

We had a big group, service was prompt and the people were so nice. The kids thought the burger was the best they've ever had and we live next to an in and out back home so you know this is a seriously great burger! I had the ribs and they were just perfection. The margarita was just refreshing. I cant believe we fed a table of 7 for only $60 with 3 alcohol drinks!!!!

Our recent trip to Guanacaste was filled with mouthwatering food and fantastic service. Everyone was thrilled with their dishes, and we highly recommend the chifrijo and the signature burger. Just be careful with the tea drink - it’s a bit sweet, but it’s worth it! Everything else was absolutely perfect - 10/10!

The food was absolutely amazing. Went with my fiancé and parents when visiting from the USA. The meat was melting off the bone and everything including the side dishes tasted outstanding. Our mock tails were extremely good. I recommend the ribs and potatoes with an apple mock tail 😋

Better than it looks!! The location is not so good, but once you are inside it is more pleasant. I ordered ribeye medium rare with sweet potato fries as a side. The steak wasn’t the best I’ve tried, but it was better than I expected. The fries were good and thick. My friend ordered a Chilean cake, it wasn’t good. If you want to eat enough, go, because they serve a lot of food. Likewise, there is a lot of variety.

The location isn’t the most convenient, but the food makes up for it. Portions are generous, and my sandwich was really good and satisfying. Service was a bit slow, but overall it was a solid dining experience and worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Amazing restaurant! Delicious food with attentive service. They started as a food truck but now have a brand new restaurant building with indoor and outdoor seating. The food was phenomenal! Generous portions, very flavorful, crispy fries, out of this world burger, great options for kids, and wonderful fruit drinks.

OMG the chicharron is spectacular. It had a really good smoke ring with a phenomenal smoky flavor. The chimichurri on top was just right. Ordered the grilled veggies but was told they do not offer them anymore. Steamed veggies it is but they were fresh and the seasoning was good. We dug right in and didn't even stop to get a photo but trust it is delicious.

Fantastic restaurant with great service. My husband and I came for dinner this evening and we were looked after by Adrianna, she was wonderful, really attentive, sweet and helpful and made the whole experience so amazing! The menu is fantastic, we struggled to choose as everything sounded so good . I had the wings and my husband had the ribeye- portions were really generous and the food was excellent- delicious, piping hot and presented in the most fabulous way! Definitely recommend and a thank you to Adrianna for being so lovely!

Enjoyed learning about the history of this church.

Beautiful old chapel. It's worth a stop and some pix. You probably will not see the inside unless a Padre is there.

This is a beautiful church in Liberia. One of the only things to see or do here. Walk around it and check out the lovely architecture.

Such a beautiful place to pray and a amazing history

Interesting history.

Historico

(Translated by Google) I live 75 meters from the Hermitage of Agony, but unfortunately it is closed and international tourists cannot enter to learn about its history. (Original) Vivo a 75 metros de la Ermita de la Agonía, lastimosamente pasa cerrado y el turismo internacional no puede ingresar a conocer su historia.

Still not a museum in any real sense of the word. It could be really great, but it still just seems to be an abandoned building used for community groups. With a bit of imagination there is a certain interest-value in the building itself, but nothing to make it a destination. It is such a shame that a project to make a museum seems to have stalled - there is not really any information about this being the ultimate goal, if indeed it still is, and therefore it is quite odd that it is still marked as a museum. It would be nice just to start by clearing the courtyard and verandas to create somewhere to sit and perhaps get drinks or snacks.

Free entry. The building was a prison and one can walk through the former prison cells below ground. The exhibit was about the sabaneros-- small but detailed.

We tried twice to visit it today and the gates were closed. We check all around the building for another entrance just to make sure we didn't miss it. We came to Liberia to visit the Museum and another place. Maybe you should update the opening hours on Google so people don't travel to the city for nothing?

If you come here expecting a museum, you'll be disappointed. But if you come expecting to get to wander round an historic building, with fascinating remnants of its life as a former prison, after being a garisson, you'll have a great time. There was no entry fee to get in, it was a donation box. Liberia is not such a touristy place, so it was nice to have somewhere to go and get a chance to interact with the locals and brush up on our pigeon Spanish. It now supports local art and artists. Some potters had a display on when we were in and the stuff was incredible, as well as them being warm and friendly. They actually helped another family and then us understand the building. If it wasn't so early in our trip, we'd have bought something to take home.

not a museum, it’s an empty historical building. There are no exhibits. The ornamental concrete tile floors are the only thing visually engaging here

This is a gorgeous little spot. Free entrance. Definitely suggest leaving a donation though. They deserve it. Amazing local artist showcase. And the staff is ridiculously friendly and helpful. Go. Go see it. Now. Hahahaha. Seriously though. Totally worth stopping in.

At time of visit only two free art exhibits. One of wood sculptures and the other a mix of art celebrating Costa Rica bicentenary. Worth a look-see if you have time to spare in Liberia.

Kids area & a few shops. Pretty empty

Not really that much of a mall a few stores and then class rooms. Not a spot to stop when visiting the county not much going on there.

There is a movie theater, mainly children's movies in Spanish. There were two stores for shopping (open at 10 am). There were two places you could pay to use wifi. The rest of the mall was government offices and one university office. There was one tiny place to buy breakfast or fast food. There is a kid's play area for pay.

not much to do there or shop. if you want to watch a movie then your good.

Not really worth checking out. We had an evening to kill as we were flying out in the morning. We figured why not check out the local mall.. There's only a few stores and none really caught our eye. There's a play area for kids in the bottom.. If I could make a recommendation check out Centro Comercial Plaza Santa Rosa

A three level mall, but hardly any shops

Their really isent that much to do here only a few stores and restraunts . The movies is the only reason I go

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

(Translated by Google) I always go to church, everyone is kind, tidy and they treat them like they are at home. (Original) Yo siempre voy ala iglesia todos amables ordenado y los tratan como en casa

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Christian community. (Original) Hermosa comunidad Cristiana.

(Translated by Google) It doesn't have parking spaces but it's a nice place. (Original) No cuenta con espacios para parqueo pero es un bonito lugar.

(Translated by Google) This is a great church where excellent doctrine is preached, the music is very perfect to praise God and the dance is perfect to accompany the music, at least this church fascinated me........... (Original) Esta es una gran iglesia donde se predica una excelente doctrina , la música es muy perfecta para alabar a Dios y la danza es perfecta para acompañar a la música , al menos a mi esta iglesia me fascinó.............

(Translated by Google) It is an Evangelical Christian Church. I am a member of Ella. Which is located 100 meters east of the Main Entrance to the Liberia Stadium, Gte. It is a large and modern Church. The Sound Doctrine of Christ is practiced. All are welcome to Her. (Original) Es una Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica. Soy miembro de Ella. Que se ubica 100 mts Este de Entrada Principal al Estadio de Liberia, Gte. Se trata de una Iglesia grande y moderna. Se practica la Sana Doctrina de Cristo. Todos son bienvenidos a Ella.

(Translated by Google) If you are one of those people who love spiritual things, it is a place to go and enjoy good music and the word of God, plus the place is air-conditioned and beautiful. (Original) Si eres de las personas que aman lo espiritual es un lugar para ir y disfrutar de buena música y palabra de Dios, además el lugar está condicionado con aire y es hermoso..

(Translated by Google) Very good attention (Original) Muy buena atención

This is mostly a petting zoo. 35 dollars a ticket to see the animals. 10 dollars to “park” but they make you drive from location to location in your own car. $2 for a small pack of carrots and they recommend 2 per person which is a SIGNIFICANT markup from what they are paying for the carrots and is basically just customers supplementing the diet of the animals as the areas that the animals are being held have been so over grazed they have little to no grass growing. I also felt that there was not enough of a shaded area for the animals and the pens they were in are kind of small or overcrowded. Sad life for these animals. We didn’t get anywhere near an ostrich or a camel which I saw photos of from other people. Only one giraffe came anywhere near us. It was mostly just the zebra, some goats and sheep. Everyone who spoke to us was very polite.

Great experience if you're rolling solo or with your family or friends. From the employees to the entire experience, everything was lovely! I had a great time.

We had a group of people that went on a mission trip to Costa Rica and we spent one of our days at this park! It was so much fun! Great place if you are American looking to go somewhere in Costa Rica. They speak English, which makes things easier. And the tour guides are amazing! Shout out to Mark, he did a great job. All of the staff was very helpful and it’s a great trip.

Ponderosa Adventure Park is an absolute must-visit! From start to finish, the experience was incredible. Mark was amazing in guiding us throughout the entire visit — super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we didn’t miss a thing. Kevin was awesome in explaining all the animals we saw, and the fact that he spoke English as well was a huge bonus for us. His passion for the animals really showed. Rolando was fantastic on the zip lines — he explained everything clearly, made us feel completely safe, and added so much fun to the adventure. The whole team made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

I tragically lost my husband in July... Rolando, Marc, and Byron went above and beyond for my 2 year old son and I, without even knowing the circumstances. We had the best time, visiting from Florida. Book the trip and do all the things!!! You won't regret it, they won't let you 😁

An amazing experience with my family, we traveled from Nicaragua and we received the best customer service experience. Thank you Wilmer for your assistance though Whatsapp, we bought the tickets and we got the best adventures. We loved the safari and we really loved the capony.

He was my first time but I definitely think that I will go back the people is really nice the service is great it's nice to see the animals you drops and sebring's also do the canopy even though it's just four lines is really fun the lazy river is another thing that is great and also this in the water I really enjoy it

Ronny was the best tour guide. He was knowledgeable on all things Costa Rica. All the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I did not buy my tickets in advance and no issues. There were multiple tours at once and all on schedule. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to hike and explore in the jungle. The reward was the beautiful waterfall at the end.

This was the first time in Costa Rica so we wanted to do something adventurous. We tried El Rincon hiking tour that ended at the La Leona waterfall. That was a cool experience. Really, the water was cool, a little chilly but it was worth the hike. Our tour guide, Ronny, took us through some cool sights and stopped to explain some of the local nature and trees. He was a great guide. Later we had lunch at the onsite, La Leona Restaurant, which was part of the package. To finish it off we did the river rafting and had a blast. We will probably be coming back with the rest of the family. Try them out!

This is probably one of the hardest tours I've ever done traveling. This tour is not for the weak at all. You must be physically in shape and able to climb, bend, and crawl at times. The entrance to the waterfall you damn near need military training to accomplish it. But thankfully I did. The hike itself one way is 1.3 miles. I would rate it for an intermediate hiker. What made it semi difficult is it rained and the rocks and ground were wet. You definitely need good closed hiking shoes. I do not recommend swim shoes or sneakers. Your sneakers will be soaked due to the waterfall. I went in peak rainy season so the waterfall was at full force. I had the time of my life though! This tour is not for anyone elderly, has mobility or back problems, or poor range of motion. The tour guides were the best I've ever had on a tour. The overall reward (waterfall) made up for the everything!!

This was an unforgettable adventure! The hike to La Leona was scenic and so beautiful. As a 56-year-old who’s a bit out of shape, I found parts of it challenging—but I DID IT! And the reward at the end? That stunning waterfall made every step worth it. Our guide, Justin, was outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable and caring, and he seemed to know everything—trees, flowers, mushrooms, animals—you name it. He took the time to teach us along the way and guided us carefully through every step of the journey. I can’t recommend this experience enough. 5 stars all the way!

Jeremy and Leo were outstanding guides. They really made this experience go from good to superior! They also had a team of guys for the tubing and they were so prepared and executed perfectly. We felt perfectly safe all day. Jeremy gave incredible instructions and even gave great details of why everything needs to be done. They were there to take amazing photos at all the great spots. The hike especially through the water was amazing. For the tubing, I’ve never been through rapids that big and my wife was very nervous. But she said she also felt very safe and she loved it. It was probably our favorite day in Costa Rica!!! This day is a MUST DO!!!!

We had a great time hiking to La Leona waterfall. Our two guides Wilbur and Soal were great. They pointed out lots for us to see, as well stopped so we could take amazing pictures. Highly recommend this adventure, and the guides as well. We will definately come back again. Thanks for an amazing time!!!!!!

Our guide, John, was so amazing! The hike to the water falls was the perfect amount of adventure. The place was easy to find and we didn’t have to wait at all! Highly recommend the private guide over the group tour, he showed us so many awesome things!!

Another place we truly love to visit. The blue/turquoise water is great for cooling of on hot days. Trails along the river provide access to a bunch of different swimming areas.

This was our first stop on our camping trip to Costa Rica and it was absolutely perfect. Large camping spaces available. We decided to stay a bit further away from the main area as the main place tends to be crowded by day tourists over time to time. When staying a bit further away it's very quite and beautiful. There is a river directly next to the campsite with beautiful blue water which is amazing to swim in. There are also clean facilities and a place to eat. We stayed for two nights and did both the walking and the tubing tour and they were both amazing. The tours are very cheap compared to any other place in Costa Rica we visited. Also it's a very friendly atmosphere at the camping site. Not a lot of the staff speak English but they put a lot of effort into trying to communicate with us although our Spanish is really bad. At Night there is a very friendly security guard called Raol who takes great care of you. Would definitely recommend this place!

In this place you can go camping if you want even if you don't have a tent the guy can give you one to use, no electricity at all so bring your stuff that you will need gas kitchen if you want to cook, food, repellant. At night its pretty cold though . Also there's a woman here selling good food. There's a river not too far from the place blue water beautiful. Also there's people that can take you make tour 4 hours walking go and back but its worth it. For my personal experience I really liked it. Also its better to have a high car or a 4×4 road to this place is terrible.

A very good campsite run by an amazing staff and a very nature conscious owner. We were lucky enough to do the tour to the La Leona waterfall with Chollo, Elias and his dogs and it was like a walk with the family through a magic scenery. My favorite spot in Costa Rica in 9 days! A special thanks to Raul that spend his time in a late dinner explaining the history around this magical place, at the end, good experiences are mostly about the people!

My wife found this while browsing the area and looking for a small tour that would be run by a local guide. Her dad has lived here in Costa Rica all her life so when we come back to visit he tries to show me a some of the local cultures. With that being said this was by far the best experience I could have had. There are many other businesses in this area that have tours to the same place, but those are all either American or German owned. Those are run by people who come to profit off what Costa Rica has to offer and return very little back to the locals. Ask anyone native and they will say the same. At Don Rafas, they do have an employee named Michael who speaks very good English. I do not speak Spanish and had no issues communicating with him or anyone else. So if you're an English speaker ask for Michael and they will get someone who you can talk too. They offered us 2 different hikes. The first and longer one goes through bat caves and a few other attractions, but ends up at the La Leona waterfall. This one is a bit more expensive and longer but is for those who want to see more. The second one is the one we did which takes you to La Leona waterfall and is about a 3 hour hike round-trip with spending time at the waterfall. It was not a hard hike at all (moderate to some). Little elevation change and a few watercrossings (with ropes to make it easier) and you'll be at the waterfall in no time. They also offer river tubing, swimming holes, camping, hikes, food, bike trails, and much more. After our hike we got to shower in their bathrooms and then sat down to have a Costa Rican typical lunch. Ill post a picture down below. What this place has: •On site bathrooms with showers, urinals, and stalls. It is a big bathroom that is unisex so there might be males and females in there but the showers are stalls with doors so that's not a problem. •English speaking employees •River tubing •trails and hiking to swimming holes or waterfalls •food •bike trails •a dog named Lucy who guided us the entire time All at a very affordable price. The road there is very up and down but can be done in small cars. We saw many people in cars making the drive with no problem. If you aren't comfortable then call the number below and they will come pick you up. They are very nice people and will do what they can to accommodate you! If you want to call for information we called, 85881563 and talked to Maikel. He was very friendly and accommodating especially with me only speaking English. Check out the pictures below and decide for yourself!

We had Fabrizio as a guide and he was fantastic! He spoke English and Spanish and helped me with a few of my congugations. James brought us on from the main road and Michael was our concierge. From start to finish they told us what to bring, what to expect and we had a fantastic time. We saw many so many things along the way, bats, a termite nest as learned about the local tree. I am not a swimmer but I felt safe and the Fabrizio even tied my water shoes a few times 😂. Showers and a delicious meal at the end was amazing. This is definitely a top tier tour.

Don Rafa's campground itself is really nice, but the workers make it a gem! The campground has toilets ans showers and a river eight next to it, where you can cool down. You can camp on the ground or in one of the wooden plateau. You may have a camp fire, lots of threes for your hammock. Propably need a 4x4 and high clearance as way to the campsite is steep (even if it's dry).

Francisco and Tony were amazing hosts. Our room was clean, comfortable and we had everything we needed. The living room was welcoming and pleasant. The breakfasts were skillfully prepared, delicious and substantial. We found the well-kept grounds enjoyable and relaxing with many trees, plants and a pool. Our hosts know the area well and recommended the best sights to visit. We grew very fond of Tony and Francisco during our two-week stay and hope to return soon!

Great place, with friendly owners. Very clean, with good showers and beds. The breakfasts were tasty and filling, including local juices. Between the airport and Liberia. Has a pool and an attached art gallery with great art.

Amazing place and great hosts. Francisco and Tony took great care of us and went out of their way for our daughter. We have purchased one of Francisco’s pieces and it serves as a centerpiece in our home! Definitely 5 stars! Kristen kells

Had a great time with our hosts at Visions Art Center! Lovely house and grounds with all of Francisco's art. Good jumping off point near Liberia and 5 mins from the airport.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular. Very nice and cozy. (Original) Espectacular. Muy lindo y acogedor.

We came in winter, was not the best season but the shots were good enough, not that so many people in site, good chance to take some great photos and enjoy a calm atmosphere with yous belove one or friends.

A very pleasant family friendly location, nicely decorated for Christmas.

Nice Square in the center of town where families and friends meet up. Has a few restaurants bars and heladerías

The atmosphere in the evening was wonderful to walk around the park. There was a service going on in the church. It added an additional charm to the atmosphere. Great place to people watch and enjoy an evening treat.

At first glance this tiny park is little more than a few benches and trees. However, if you stick around it becomes a major social hub for the city (particularly in the evening on Sunday). We sat back and watched everything from dancing talent contests to kids entertainers and a band. You can grab yourself a pizza to go or bite to ear from one of the many places nearby and sit in the park and watch it all unfold - if nothing else it's just a great place to people watch.

Enjoy spending time just sitting and enjoying the park! Order 🥥 coconuts from any of the bicycle vendors, tastes sooooo good. The views of the Church are nice!

Nice park. A few restaurants around, and some good walkable place overall. You can enter the church and pay your respect.