Known as the “white city,” Liberia is a typical flatland town with wide streets, old buildings and houses of bahareque (a material similar to adobe but made with cattle dung and straw). The city has managed to combine old edifices, customs and traditions with modernism and new buildings, including malls and various services.

Several protected areas may be visited from Liberia, including Santa Rosa National Park near the town of La Cruz and Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
The tourist can take a tour to the Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Reserve.
There are also boat tours to observe nature at Palo Verde National Park or floating trips along Corobici River.


The beaches near the Gulf of Papagayo may also be enjoyed.

How to get there:
If you are coming from San Jose take Panamerican Highway #1 north, until you reach Liberia.