| Liberia is an often overlooked, colonial influenced, | | | | festival is the Dia de Guanacaste July 25. This |
| city located in the heart of Guanacaste. Liberia is a | | | | event is a celebration of Guanacastes |
| cowboy town that has many exciting fiestas | | | | independence from Nicaragua in 1812. |
| offering visitors a glimpse of Costa Ricas colonial | | | | Another interesting attraction of Liberia is the |
| past. The Republic of Liberia is a country on the | | | | various bullfights that it hosts throughout the year. |
| west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, | | | | These bullfights are not done in the same sense |
| Guinea, and Cote d Ivoire. A relaxed provincial | | | | as their Spanish counterparts. The bullfights usually |
| town which is a good jumping off point for the | | | | consist of scores of local Ticos, usually halfway |
| national parks of Rincon de la Vieja and Santa | | | | knackered on the local fermented corn brew, |
| Rosa. | | | | running around the ring displaying their bravery in |
| Known for its Spanish style arctic also known | | | | the face of a massive angry bull. |
| sometimes as la Ciudad Blanca or the White City | | | | There are many different lodging options |
| due to the ubiquitous white washed facade of all | | | | throughout Liberia. More times than not, travellers |
| its buildings. Liberia has a certain historic allure with | | | | have had success finding very economical lodging. |
| its white coloured and red tile roofed buildings. A | | | | The town also has a variety of different eateries |
| visit to this dusty colonial town gives the visitor a | | | | and restaurants that give visitors a taste of the |
| strong sense of the areas past history. | | | | local cowboy cuisine. There are also a few upscale |
| The size of Liberia and its local resources have | | | | eco tourist resorts located just outside of Liberia. |
| been expanding recently too much avail. The city | | | | These resorts provide guests with upscale lodging |
| now sports an international airport that also caters | | | | coupled with easy access to the nearby cloud |
| to some local charter flights as well. Liberia | | | | forests. |
| International Airport has become a popular point | | | | The climate consists of a dry season and a wet |
| of entry for travellers who are planning to hit the | | | | season. The dry season, from December through |
| nearby beaches of Nicoya Peninsula. | | | | April, is the high season, when most visitors come |
| One of the major draws to the city of Liberia is | | | | and accommodations are at their most expensive. |
| the various festivals that are held throughout the | | | | Weather during the wet season, from May to |
| year. These festivals generally entail lively | | | | November, usually consists of sunny mornings |
| parades, roaming mariachis, colourful dress, good | | | | with rain showers in the late afternoon and |
| food, and lots of fun. The largest and most lively | | | | evening. |