Within the Guanacaste Mountain Range, there are 34,000 acres of Rincon de la Vieja National Park that provide an ideal environment for the most energetic tourist and sightseer. Hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, and waterfall swimming are just a few of the activities possible within Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Only two hours away from Playa Grande, Rincon de la Vieja is a perfect for an all day excursion.

The rich cultural region surrounding the national park is famous for cattle ranching and cowboys, which flourish to this day. Once coved by dense forest, the popularity of ranching has cleared the fields for grazing cattle and picturesque views of the landscape. Rich in geothermal activity from the presence of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano, several hotels have hot springs and enticing mud pool that beg to be soaked in, easing away sore muscles! Choose to arrive by car or bus; the best time to visit is between November and April, as low amounts of precipitation will ensure an abundance of wildlife sightings.