A small agricultural center, Cañas and the surrounding areas have a population of about 25,000 people. At only 90m/295ft above sea level, this town has a very hot climate. Like other places in the dusty Guanacaste province, Cañas is known for its cattle ranches and folk dances.
This working hacienda includes rice paddies, sorghum fields, cashew trees, other crops and cattle. The grounds of Hacienda La Pacífica cover 2,000ha/4,940ac, and 600ha/1,482ac have been left covered with forest where birds, monkeys, anteaters, armadillos and other wildlife can be spotted.
Hiking and horseback riding trails are found on the grounds as well. Apart from comfortable accommodations, other facilities of the Hacienda La Pacífica include a small reference library, a swimming pool, naturalist-guided hikes and bicycle rentals.
Address: Hacienda La Pacífica, Box 8-5700, Cañas, Guanacaste , Costa Rica
Tips: Contact the hacienda for details regarding accommodations.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities: On-site accomodations, Restaurant or food service