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Sightseeing in Liberia
Sightseeing in Liberia
Among places of interest in Liberia is the Casa de la Cultura, three blocks south of the main plaza. It features a display (in Spanish) of the area’s cowboy, sabanero, heritage. Another destination could be the Iglesia de la Ermita de la Resurreccíon (Church of the Hermit of the Resurrection), thankfully shortened by locals to La Agonía, The Agony. The simple, quiet, colonial-style church dates back to when this corner of Costa Rica succeeded from Nicaragua. Liberia holds a major festival each year on July 25 to commemorate its succession from its northern neighbor. Count on cowboys, rodeos, parades, processions, fireworks, concerts and bloodless bullfights.
Set along the Inter-American Highway, Liberia is the last large city before Nicaragua, 75 km/47 miles north. For sea lovers, it’s a crossroads for traffic headed to the beaches on Nicoya; nature lovers use it as a gateway to the Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, Palo Verde and Rincón de la Vieja national parks, plus San Ramón (Lomas Barbudal) Nature Preserve.
Last updated October 28, 2010
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