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Things to see in Liberia, Costa Rica (Costa Rica): 8 places and when to go
Liberia, Costa Rica is a town in Costa Rica, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Wildlife (3), With kids (2). The best known are Cerro Cañas Dulces, Playa Panama and Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve. The best time to come is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Costa Rica · 10.6338, -85.4333
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · With kids (2) · Mountains (1) · Beaches (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- December to March.
- Also possible
- April to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- LIR Liberia, 13 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Volcán Cacao, at 1,659 m.
What to see in Liberia, Costa Rica
The places in and around Liberia, Costa Rica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cerro Cañas DulcesMountain in Costa Rica13 km
- Playa PanamaBeach25 km
- Lomas de Barbudal Biological ReserveNature reserve of Costa Rica21 km
- Estación Experimental Forestal HorizontesProtected area20 km
- NYA Liberia, Costa RicaWith kids8.9 km
- Ponderosa Adventure ParkWith kids · Wildlife10 km
- Pura Vida Gyotaku Art Gallery & StudioGallery30 km
- Volcán CacaoVolcano33 km
When to go to Liberia, Costa Rica
The best time to visit Liberia, Costa Rica is December to March; also possible: April to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:26
- FebBest time11:40
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:14
- MayPossible12:29
- JunPossible12:37
- JulPossible12:34
- AugPossible12:21
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:45
- NovPossible11:30
- DecBest time11:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Costa Rica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Liberia, Costa Rica
The nearest main airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR, Liberia), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Costa Rica (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Curubandé5 places24 km
- Santa Elena5 places39 km
- Cañas District8 places43 km
- Huacas11 places48 km
- La Cruz, Costa Rica6 places53 km
- Nicoya6 places55 km
And all of Costa Rica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Liberia, Costa Rica?
The best known: Cerro Cañas Dulces, Playa Panama, Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Liberia, Costa Rica?
December to March; also possible: April to August and November. In June there are 12 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 23.
How do you get to Liberia, Costa Rica?
The nearest main airport is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), 13 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Liberia, Costa Rica as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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