Located near the town of Curubande in the Province of Guanacaste, the Hacienda
borders the popular Rincón de la Vieja National Park.
Since 1985, Hacienda
Guachipelin has been hosting a steady flow of visitors, giving them
the chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the ranch and the neighboring national park.
Natural hot springs, virgin forest, jungle waterfalls and volcanic mud pots
are just some of the many attractions tourists can enjoy during a stay at
the Hacienda. Together with its strong involvement in ecotourism, Hacienda
Guachipelin continues its traditional work of raising cattle and horses.
Guachipelín is a down-to-earth, yet comfortable hotel catering
to nature lovers and adventurers alike.
There are 50 rooms, all with private bathrooms and hot water. Rooms are housed
in simple buildings with open verandas ideal for relaxing and sharing stories
with other travellers.
For over 100 years, Hacienda Guachipelin has been a working ranch.
In 1975,
Tomás Batalla Esquivel, a renowned cattle and pure bred Spanish horse
breeder acquired the property. In recent years, don Tomás' children
have joined their father in his efforts to further the family legacy.
Current focus is on using ecologically sound energy production methods. Solar
powered water heaters and electricity produced by water wheel are in place.
At present the owners are working on a methane gas biodigestor to feed the
hotel's kitchen.
The property comprises1600 hectares of land, of which 700 hectares are set
aside for the conservation of the tropical dry forest; 575 hectares are used
as pastureland; and 325 hectares are being reforested with species in danger
of extinction.
Transportation from Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja
Transportation from San Jose to Rincon de la Vieja
Rates, valid until November 30, 2006
| Room with fan |
Rate (tax and breakfast included) |
All inclusive (meals & natural
drinks) |
| Single |
$46.09 US |
$75.69 US |
| Double |
$66.58 US |
$126.78 US |
| Triple |
$84.50 US |
$175.30 US |
| Cuadruple |
$97.30 US |
$217.70 US |
Note: Children under 10 years of age
are charged at a rate of $12 US per room (maximum of 2 per room). Children
aged 11 and over are charged as adults. |
|
Meals |
| Lunch |
$12.30 US |
|
| Dinner |
$12.30 US |
|
| Boxed Lunch |
$6 US |
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