This magnificent national park is named after the 1916 meter
high Rincon de la Vieja massif of
stratovolcano covering a 400 km2 area. At the top, there are nine
eruption sites that were once all active.
The one eruption point that is still active is the Rincon de La Vieja
which the park is named after. The Rincon
de La Vieja site is located on a height of 1895 meters and has had recent eruptions
in 1991, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2011 and 2012.
On the south side of the active crater, there is a 400 meter long freshwater
lagoon. The park has more than 250 bird
species recorded and it is the home of many mammals including pumas, jaguars,
different types of monkeys, sloths and tapirs.
The park is divided into two sections: Pailas and Santa
Maria. The trails that stem from the
Santa Maria ranger station zigzag their way through the park. A sulfuric hot spring is located 3 kilometers
up the trail from the ranger station.
Here you can relax in one of the natural heated pool and cool off in a
nearby fresh water stream. There are
also several waterfalls with swimming holes where you can enter the water. At the Pailas ranger station, which is a short
distance away, they offer also many trails and a campground for those that want
to spend the night.
Due to the recent eruptions, a hike to the crater of Rincon
de la Vieja is not possible at this time.
Once stability returns to the area this will be an option again and
worth the rigorous all-day hike. Until
then, no hikers are allowed near the crater.
There are several companies that offer a great all-day
guided adventure package for those that would like to do more than just
hike. The tours often include visiting
one of the waterfalls, a canopy tour, horseback riding and a visit to their mud
spa. In the rainy season you also have
the option to go white water rafting down the Colorado river. During your stay with us at Sueno del Mar Bed & Breakfast near Playa Tamarindo, we can help you set up any of these great
activities.
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