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Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin
This eco-tourism hotel is located at the foot of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Since 1985, Hacienda Guachipelin has welcomed adventurers from all over the world as they enjoy the many attractions and natural beauty of Rincón de la Vieja.
Did you know?
- Rincón de la Vieja National Park surrounds two impressive volcanoes–the active Rincón de la Vieja and the dormant Santa Maria. Rincón de la Vieja erupted most recently in September 2011.
- The active complex volcano, Rincón de la Vieja, stands 6,286 feet above sea level. Its name means “The Old Woman’s Corner” because of a local legend about a girl whose lover was thrown into the crater by her father. She became a recluse living on the mountain and was credited with powers of healing.
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