San Rafael
in Liberia of Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
10.676 and -85.370 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 10° 40' 32" and W -85° 22' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Colon - CRC
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:33 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:23 am and 5:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Costa Rica in Central America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Costa Rica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Costa Rica. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Touring San Rafael

San Rafael in Liberia (Provincia de Guanacaste) is a town located in Costa Rica about 101 mi (or 163 km) north-west of San Jose, the country's capital place.

Time in San Rafael is now 08:33 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Costa Rica with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 5 airports nearby San Rafael. The closest airport in Costa Rica is Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Costa Rica is Area de Conservación Guanacaste in a distance of 68 mi (or 110 km), East. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Liberia, Tilaran, Zapotal, San Carlos and Bejuco. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 35°C / 94 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

35°C (95 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

38°C (100 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

37°C (99 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BEST WESTERN EL SITIO HOTEL AND CASINO

Address
6,2 mi
175 MTS WEST OF MAIN ENTRANCE
134500 Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RIO CELESTE HIDEWAY

Address
5,8 mi
LA PAZ 1 KM SE TENORIA VOLCANO NTL
00000 Guacima,Alajuela
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Liberia

Address
5,6 mi
75 meters south, Antigua
Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport

Address
5,7 mi
Ruta Frente al Aeropuerto Inter 21
50101 Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Boyeros

Address
6,0 mi
Entrance to town
Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Las Espuelas Hotel

Address
6,1 mi
2KM S. OF LIBERIA ON INTL HWY
5000 Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel La Arena

Address
5,6 mi
La Arena
62915 Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Primavera

Address
5,6 mi
Costado sur del parque central
251-5000 Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BORINQUEN MOUNTAIN RESORT

Address
5,8 mi
RINCON DE LA VIEJA APT 108-5000
Guanacaste
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Guanacaste

Address
5,9 mi
Avenida 1 y 3, Calle 12
50101 Liberia
Costa Rica

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Los Parranderitos de Liberia en el parque 2009

Published: June 20, 2009
Length: 29:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jorge Arturo Abarca Mendoza

Este video es parte de un tradicional Pasacalle que se hace todas las noches durante las Fiestas Cívicas. Ahi les dejo a Los Parranderitos de Liberia acompañados de mascaradas en el Parque...


Orquesta Sinf Manuel Ma Gutiérrez en Liberia,El Danubio Azul (3/3)

Published: July 16, 2009
Length: 51:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jorge Arturo Abarca Mendoza

La Orquesta Sinfónica Manuel María Gutiérrez interpreta El Danubio Azul en su concierto de Liberia,Gte. el pasado 14 de julio de 2009. Una excelencia.Gracias jóvenes por traer a nuestra...


Bomberos Costa Rica - Liberia Festival Navideño - Filadelfia 2009.wmv

Published: December 11, 2009
Length: 47:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mrsalme

Fuimos invitados al Festival de Filadelfia, por el Compañero permanente Franti Ramos de la Estación de 5-7. Para lo cual participamos con la Escolta de Bomberos Voluntarios de Liberia, la...


Quiebra sillas del Instituto de Guanacaste Liberia

Published: October 19, 2009
Length: 54:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kumade2008

Uso inadecuado de una silla por dos estudiantes del Instituto de Guanacaste.


Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park - CRS Tours Costa Rica

Published: May 13, 2010
Length: 47:40 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: CRS Tours Costa Rica

Rincon de la Vieja National Park is a still relatively undiscovered gem of the Costa Rican interior. Within it, is the active volcano Rincon de la Vieja, an andesitic stratovolcano, one of...


Costa Rica - Rincon Volcano Retreat Property

Published: June 26, 2009
Length: 43:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Remax Costa Rica

The 61 acres is a made up of two hills with gentle slopes leading to the all year running river. On the hill tops there are views of Liberia, Nicoya Peninsula, Rincon Volcano and some Pacific...


Costa Rica Tubing Adventure

Published: November 22, 2008
Length: 58:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jtbatalla

White water Tubing on Rio Negro Rapids at Hacienda Guachipelin. One of the most popular adventure tours in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.


Costa Rica Ox Cart

Published: November 26, 2008
Length: 50:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jbatalla

Typical Ox Cart in Hacienda Guachipelin, Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.


Guachipelin as seen on Destinos TV

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 24:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hacienda Guachipelin

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin is featured on Destinos TV a channel for the latin community in America. Adventure, nature, traditions and more. Hacienda Guachipelin is a mountain hotel destined...


Serpentarium in Costa Rica - www.guachipelin.com

Published: January 13, 2012
Length: 36:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hacienda Guachipelin

http://www.guachipelin.com/ Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín In our hotel you can see, snakes, butterflies, frogs of many species, the butterfly is a wonderful place to observe them in their...


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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Hacienda San Rafael, San Rafael