CULTURE · GUANACASTE
Hacienda El Viejo Cultural Experience
Step back into the soul of Guanacaste at Hacienda El Viejo, a historic sugar estate whose grand old casona still stands at the heart of the Tempisque wetlands. This cultural add-on to your Palo Verde river cruise opens a window into the traditions that shaped the region — the sabanero way of life, the rhythms of the marimba, and the flavors of the Guanacaste countryside.
Explore the restored hacienda house and hear the story of the estate, from its sugar-cane origins to its role today. You'll take in live demonstrations of local crafts and time-honored trades, enjoy traditional Guanacaste music and dance, and savor a taste of authentic regional food and drink.
There's no fixed route — the activities are arranged to suit your group and the time you have, making for a warm, unhurried hour that brings the culture of the dry-forest lowlands to life, right alongside the wildlife of the wetlands.
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Guide
Local Host
Setting
Hacienda El Viejo
Type
Add-On to Palo Verde
What's Included
- Guided tour of the historic Hacienda El Viejo casona and its story
- Live demonstrations of local crafts and traditional trades
- Guanacaste music and dance (marimba and folk traditions)
- A taste of authentic regional food and drink
- A dedicated local host, with activities arranged to suit your group
Photos from the Cultural Experience
Add a Taste of Tradition to Your Day
Pair the wetlands of Palo Verde with the living culture of Guanacaste — add the Hacienda El Viejo cultural experience to your river cruise.