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Hacienda Guachipelin

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This working farm in northern Costa Rica dates from the late 19th century with ranch-style accommodation and a range of outdoor pursuits.

Set alongside the beautiful Rincon de la Vieja National Park, this hacienda is a working farm dating from 1880. Some of the original ranch buildings remain part of the hotel in an endearing mix of historic, rustic and contemporary.

Wooden columns and beams, potted patio plants, stone tiles and an open air restaurant create a rural atmosphere. The guest rooms feature authentic hand-crafted Costa Rican wooden furniture in the Guanacaste hacienda style.

In keeping with the commitment to sustainable tourism, solar-powered heaters on the roofs deliver hot water on demand to modern equipped bathrooms. Wide verandas with hammocks and seats allow guests to mingle.

A wide range of classic outdoor activities can be undertaken from the lodge, including horse-riding, mountain biking, zip-lining and river rafting. There is also a choice of slower-paced nature tours, including a visit to the butterfly farm.

What our clients say

We had a really exceptional trip. The mix of beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife made it a real adventure and yet the logistics made it achievable and stress free. Costa…
GP, Warwick Jul 2015
Highlight: Seeing the wildlife in Costa Rica. There are so many beautiful birds and amazing animals that it's hard not to see them. The guides were exceptional, especially William and…
JW, Weymouth Jan 2016
Highlight: All of Osa - the guided walks in the forest, the early bird-watching trip, the food, watching spider monkeys from the beach and toucans from the balconies, the friendly…
DH, London Feb 2016
So many - sloths close up, wild monkeys eating coconuts from our hand, finding a snake in Falls resort, zipwiring in Arenal, canoeing to old Costa Rican farmhouse, night walks…
JS, Amersham Sep 2016
So much variety of wildlife and vegetation
AB, Sandy Jan 2016
Although the transfers were quite long the mix between eg driving and taking a boat were good and made us feel we really saw the country.
ME May 2011

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