Rincon de la Vieja National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo

• Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

• Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Combo Private Tour

• Adventure in Volcano Combo Tour!—Zip Line, Waterfall, Hot Springs and More

• ZipLine, Horseback Riding, Tubing, Hot Springs & Lunch @ Volcano National Park

Admission to Rincon de la Vieja National Park costs US$15 for adults and US$5 for children. Discounted rates are available for Costa Rican citizens and residents. There are also plenty of tours that help make the most of the varied activities available within Rincon de la Vieja National Park, which generally start around US$95.

Yes, Rincon de la Vieja National Park is worth visiting. Its dramatic volcanic landscape spans summits and hot springs; there are waterfalls to swim in, hiking trails to explore, and wildlife to spot. The surrounding region is a major adventure destination, featuring ziplines, tubing, canopy tours, and more.

Per one customer who booked the Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike—All in ONE Experience, "It was amazing. Hiking, swimming, and rope climbing to the waterfall was a fun adventure, and the waterfall was gorgeous. We saw bats, a capuchin monkey, and birds on the way. The afternoon at the hot springs was relaxing, and the mud bath was fun. Highly recommend this day."

Most visitors travel to Rincon de la Vieja on a day trip, often with a guided tour, although you can explore the park independently. Most day trips include ziplining, horseback riding, tubing, and a visit to the natural hot springs. There are accommodations near the park for overnight visits.

No. The summit trail (Crater Trail) is closed due to volcanic activity. But the park has several other trails, including Las Pailas loop trail that passes the boiling mud pots and the Escondida Waterfall and La Cangreja Waterfall trails, both of which start at the same point and then diverge.

You’re allowed to swim beneath the waterfalls, except for La Cangreja, where it’s prohibited. Rio Negro Hot Springs, a series of man-made volcanic heated springs, is a popular spot within the park for a soak; the thermal water in the pools varies in temperature, reaching to 104℉ (40℃).

Yes. Rincon de la Vieja is home to 2-toed sloths and wildlife such as cougars, monkeys, kinkajous, and jaguars, plus hundreds of species of birds. In order to spot the most creatures, join a guided tour with a naturalist who can help point out the various animals in the park.

The beginning of the dry season from December–February is the best time to visit Rincon de la Vieja. It's when the landscapes are lush, waterfalls flow strongly, and rain is less likely. Some travelers prefer the green season (May–November) when the volcano’s fumaroles and boiling mud pots are most active.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Rincon de la Vieja National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Guanacaste and Northwest:

• Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

• Baldi Hot Springs

• Tamarindo Beach

• Rio Negro Hot Springs

• Llanos de Cortés Waterfall

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Guanacaste and Northwest.