Why Liberia, Costa Rica?
Why is Liberia known as the “White City”? At the beginning of the Twentieth Century the streets of Liberia and the material used to build homes was white.
At day break, soft sunlight touches the bell tower of the Central Park in Liberia. The men and women who cultivate the land quickly walk through town. Other Guanacastecos are making “gallo pinto” (a typical Costa Rican dish of rice and beans) and drinking coffee as the sun wakes up others. In the 21st century, with warmth, Liberia had opened its doors to new friends. They have learned from past generations to share the heritage of their countryside and city.
The smiles and good service provided by the people of Liberia make it a great central location for tourists exploring the most beautiful province in Costa Rica.
Due to Liberia’s geographic location and the commercial exchange that its stores, banks, pharmacies, hotels and restaurants offer, national and international tourists can find everything they need quickly and safely.
One festival is held in Santa Cruz, also known as the folkloric city. In January, Santa Cruz holds its famous civic festival and pays homage to the saint “Santo Cristo de Esquipulas.” Liberia has its civic festival in February wherein the city fills with joy. Horse parades, bull riding rodeos, concerts and dances are held throughout a whole week.
The summer months start in December and end in June. During this time visitors enjoy exploring the province, especially the sand and sea and the most colorful sunsets in all of Costa Rica.
The freshness and peace of the rainy season arrive in July. The mornings are warm and ideal for visiting the mountains and plains and the rainy afternoons are a good time to rest and relax for a few hours.
Guanacaste possesses the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. The warmth and beauty of its coast are incomparable. Like in very few places, the sun, sand and sea harbor the wildlife in Junquillal Bay.
The coral sands of the Junquillal Wildlife Refuge are located 21 miles from Liberia on the Interamerican Highway towards La Cruz (north).
The wildlife refuge is located 16 miles from the principal entrance of the Santa Rosa National Park and 3 miles from the Cuajiniquil fishing community, a famous place for sport fishing.
Caujiniquil Beach is known for its cool but tranquil waters. This beach and generous town that surrounds it welcomes all visitors. The fishermen of this area offer travelers delicious seafood dishes like octopus, grilled fish, seafood cocktails and various shellfish dishes.
Naranjo Beach is located 7 miles from the offices at Santa Rosa National Park. This beach is ideal for surfing. Here the famous Witches Rock juts out into the waters showing one of the most ancient rock formations in Costa Rica.
Nancite Beach is considered the most important nesting ground in Latin America for the Parrot Turtle (Tortuga Lora). This beach is constantly visited during the nesting and hatching period from July to November by national and international scientific investigators.