Published by Bill Beard in Tours
 
 

Miravalles-Yellowstone of Costa Rica

Miravalles, standing at 6,653 feet is the highest peak in the Guanacaste Mountains (Cordillera de Guanacaste)

The scenic ride takes you through rolling hills and one of Costa Rica’s geothermal plants near Miravalles Volcano.  Hidden in the hills is this natural wonder – Miravalles.

You will take a short tractor ride to hanging bridges and embark on an easy hike to the waterfall.

Take the tractor back to the main area and visit the steaming fumaroles and see the beauty of the crystal formations in this area known as the “Yellowstone of Costa Rica.”  Resident animals and birds offer additional photo opportunities.

Now it’s time to kick back in thermal pools with warm mud, shower, and enjoy the relaxing pools.  When you’re through enjoying, change into your dry clothing in provided dressing rooms and your guides will return you to your Beach Hotel.

Although a dormant volcano, Miravalles has earned protective status due to its surrounding tropical vegetation and geological activity: steam spewing fishers, sulfur springs, and bubbling mud pools. An underground reservoir is the site of a geothermal energy plant at Las Hornillas that converts resident steam to electricity. The project is run by the Institute of Electricity, which accepts inquiring minds interested in visiting the project at the base of Miravalles.

Includes

  •     Transportation to and from Beach Hotels
  •       Bilingual certified guides
  •     *Lunch is not included, but guides can stop on way back from AM tour if guests would like to have lunch – ask our agents about it

Tour Info

  •    Tour Rates  -  Minimum of 2 persons
  •    $ 150 Per person from Coco, Hermosa, Ocotal
  •    $155  Per person from Flamingo, Cochal, Brasalito, Tamarindo, Langosta
  •    $160 Per person from Sugar Beach, Pinilla, Avellanas, Playa Negra
  •    Transportation may stop at multiple hotels before or after your pickup and drop-off times.
  •    Duration: 8.5 hours
  •    Schedule: Departs daily at 7:30 am and returns at 4:00pm
  •    Requirements: No Minimum age

Private Tour Info

  •    Tour Rates -  Minimum of 2 persons
    Add $10 Per Person for pickup from Four Seasons, Allegro, RIU, Tamarindo, Pinilla, JW Marriott, Playa Negra, Playa Avellana, Sugar Beach
  •    $ 200 Per person
  •     $160 pp 3-5 Person Price
  •    $150 pp 6 or more Person Price
  •    Transportation may stop at multiple hotels before or after your pickup and drop-off times.
  •    Duration: 8.5 hours
  •    Schedule: Departs daily at 7:30 am and returns at 4:00pm
  •    Requirements: No Minimum age

What to bring

  •    Fast drying clothing (surf shorts, outdoor hiking type synthetic clothes).
  •    Adventure sandals, tennis shoes or light hiking boots.
  •    Camera or video (we have individual dry bags).
  •    Change of clothes and towel.
  •    Sunscreen – Insect Repellant
The tractor ride is NOT RECOMMENDED for pregnant women or those with back problems.  Those with heart issues may want to limit their time in the thermal waters.  Hot Springs are NOT RECOMMENDED for pregnant women.

 

 

 


Bill Beard

 
Bill Beard is the true pioneer of scuba diving in Costa Rica, started diving from dug out canoes in 1970. Bill Beard's Travel specializes in family vacation packages, scuba diving and adventure tours. Our attention to detail defines us.


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