Rincón de la Vieja

Hacienda Guachipelin

Name: Hacienda Guachipelin
Address: Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica
Price range: From US$70 per person, per night

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Hacienda Guachipelin

About Hacienda Guachipelin

In the shadow of a 6,286-foot-tall volcano, the hacienda is your gateway to adventure.

Sat at the foot of the 'Colossus of Guanacaste', the largest volcano in the area, Hacienda Guachipelin is sustained by fresh spring water that flows down its slopes. Enjoy the benefits with a dip in the forest hot springs, volcanic mud pits, or waterfalls dotted across the 3,460-acre ranch. Owned by the Batalla family for over 40 years, the ranch and its communal spaces have a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere, and traditional Guanacastean recipes are prepared with ingredients from the ranch, from the honey at breakfast to the wood in the ovens. The on-site Adventure Centre offers an impressive itinerarym from tubing along sky-blue rivers to hiking The Cauldrons trails.

Rincón de la Vieja , Costa Rica

From $70 per person/per night

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79 Rooms

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The property

Centred round the inviting wooden hacienda, the ranch has beautiful, sunny gardens with a freeform pool, yoga deck and and firepits for evenings under the stars. The restaurant is simply decorated and serves authentic meals prepared by Costa Rican chefs over a wood fire - the flavours are distinctive and delicious. Visit the Canopy Bar for a cocktail accompanied by melodic marimba tunes from the in-house legend, Don Justo, who has been playing for over 50 years! On the banks of the Colorado River, the Simbiosis Spa offers all natural treatments.

The rooms

Hacienda Guachipelin has a range of rooms and suites, the former are the closest to the restaurant and pool, while the latter have a more private spot in the gardens. Wood-panelled walls, hand-crafted furnishings and earthy tones create a cosy feel, and the photos and artwork evoke ranch life. The rooms have a shared terrace but the suites boast two private verandas (some with views of the volcano). The most spacious are El Canizaro and El Cedro, named after two ancient trees in the garden.

Activities

Take your pick from the myriad adventures on offer, from ziplining through the trees, canyoning down rockfaces, horseback rides to cloistered waterfalls, and hikes beside volcanic fumaroles and bubbling mud pits. Along the way, look out for the 300 species of birdlife, armadillos, rambunctious monkeys and coatis. Take it easy with a birdwatching walk through the gardens or learn to be a cowboy for the day, herding cattle, saddling horses and taking a ride with genuine Guanacastean Sabaneros.

Why we love it

Soaking in volcano-fed hot springs and mud pits, then washing off in a beautiful waterfall. There's nothing quite like it.

Insiders Tip

There are two family rooms, which can accommodate up to five people - but it can feel like a pinch.

Something to think about

Hacienda Guachipelin isn't glamorous or luxurious, but you feel like it belongs in this remote wilderness. You aren't near any towns or other restaurants, so eating in is the only option.

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How to book Hacienda Guachipelin

How do I book Hacienda Guachipelin?

Hacienda Guachipelin can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Costa Rica trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Costa Rica trips featuring Hacienda Guachipelin or get advice and suggestions from one of our Costa Rica specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Hacienda Guachipelin?

Stays at Hacienda Guachipelin start from around $70 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Rincón de la Vieja

Hike among the forests, volcanos and flowering trees of this dry national park in the far north-west