La Casona (Santa Rosa National Park)
Landmark · Guanacaste
The historic hacienda house where Costa Rica beat William Walker's filibuster army in the 1856 Battle of Santa Rosa — now a small museum in the dry forest with a monument, a lookout and short trails.
- Cost
- about $15
- Time there
- 1.5 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 6 / 10
- View
- 6 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 10.83464, -85.61357 — Google Maps
Tip
Pair the museum with one of the short trails that start right behind the house; mornings are cooler and better for wildlife.
Be careful
Keep an eye on your belongings in busy town centres, and dress respectfully if you go inside a church.
Getting there
Inside Santa Rosa National Park, about 7 km past the entrance gate; park fee applies — check opening days before you go.
Places nearby
- Rincon Thermals & AdventuresTours & Adventure · from $50Big activity park on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja that mixes hot-spring pools and mud with zipline, horses and a jungle waterslide.
Sources: OpenStreetMap node/5405036522 · https://visitcostarica.com/where-to-go/protected-areas/santa-rosa-national-park · https://twoweeksincostarica.com/santa-rosa-national-park · https://www.ict.go.cr/flipbook/guias/flip-en/GUIA_GUANACASTE_NORTE/files/basic-html/page71.html