Experience Liberia

• Admire local and national Costa Rican art at the Guanacaste Museum
• Explore stunning national parks nearby like Santa Rosa
• Witness Costa Rica's unique sabanero cowboy culture and ranching operations
• Get close to wildlife like wild horses and oryx at Africa Mia, a natural private reserve

While Liberia might be viewed as simply a transit city for getting to Guanacaste's incredible beaches, the city itself is worth exploring. Known as the 'White City' for the whitewashed colonial homes and the white gravel that used to line Liberia's roads, this colonial heritage can be witnessed through historic buildings that still stand in the city. Liberia is also an excellent place to learn more about Costa Rica's fascinating sabanero cowboy culture as many of Guanacastecos raise cattle for a living. From Liberia, several national parks are within easy reach, like the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and its volcanic hot springs, serene waterfalls and rivers. For a true taste of Liberia, grab a Jugo de Caña (sugar cane juice) or Copo (snow cone) from street vendor and cool down from the Costa Rican heat just like the locals.

National language: Spanish

Language notes: Hola! While the local language is Spanish, English is widely spoken in resorts and tourist areas.

Voltage: 110V

Travel tips: American devices use 120 V and will work with 110 V. Many resorts have 120 V plugs. For older devices, items using motors or heating (heated beauty tools, electric toothbrushes) and three prong plugs we recommend bringing an adaptor with voltage conversion.

What to pack: Don’t know what to bring? Don’t worry. Click Here for a full checklist to print and refer to when packing for your vacation.

What to buy: As Costa Rica's unofficial cowboy capital, a sabanero souvenir is a fun and way to help remember your visit to Liberia.

Getting around: Your local Sunwing Experiences representative will handle your airport transfers, providing you with round-trip transportation from the airport to your resort and back. They are also on hand to recommend the bst experiences to ensure you make the ost of your time away. Be sure to attend you welcome briefing to learn about the handpicked selection of Sunwing Experiences offered for your destination.