Costa Rica🇨🇷 | festivalsFiestas Cívicas de LiberiaTope de toros, Calle Real, Camilo Reyes ring, marimba nights | things to do and best time to go

The center of Liberia, within walking distance of the main park and the bullring area, is the best base for backpackers during the fiestas. You can walk to the parade routes, the stalls and the late concerts, and you avoid paying for taxis in a town where rides get scarce after dark.The blocks around the central park and the old whitewashed streets of Barrio La Independencia hold most of the budget dorms, guesthouses and simple cabinas. They also put you close to the bus terminal, which matters if you plan day trips to the beaches or the national parks. Solo travelers meet others easily in the … read more 👉

The center of Liberia, within walking distance of the main park and the bullring area, is the best base for backpackers during the fiestas. You can walk to the parade routes, the stalls and the late concerts, and you avoid paying for taxis in a town where rides get scarce after dark.The blocks around the central park and the old whitewashed streets of Barrio La Independencia hold most of the budget dorms, guesthouses and simple cabinas. They also put you close to the bus terminal, which matters if you plan day trips to the beaches or the national parks. Solo travelers meet others easily in the shared kitchens and courtyards there.Stay on the streets nearest the park, which are lively and well lit at night. Rooms facing the main roads can be noisy until the early hours, so ask for something at the back. If the center is full, the quieter residential neighborhoods a short taxi ride out offer cheaper rooms, but check how you will get back at night. Another option is sleeping in Playas del Coco or Playa Hermosa, about 30 to 45 minutes by road, for beach time between events, though returning late is harder.