Hojancha

Hojancha is a small, quiet town in the hills of the Nicoya Peninsula in Guanacaste. It's known as one of the "Blue Zone" areas where residents live exceptionally long lives, attributed to diet, lifestyle, and community. The surrounding area features tropical dry forest and rural farmland.

By Plane

Daniel Oduber International (LIR) in Liberia, about 100 km east (2 hours).

By Train

Costa Rica has no passenger rail service to this area.

By Car / Road

Accessed via Nicoya, about 100 km from Liberia or 270 km from San José (4.5-5 hours).

Small town, walkable center. Car recommended for exploring.

• Blue Zone culture — One of the world's longevity hotspots

• Tropical dry forest — Seasonal forest with diverse wildlife

• Rural Guanacaste — Traditional farming communities

• Learn about Blue Zone lifestyle and diet

• Hiking in nearby nature reserves

• Visit local farms and learn about traditional agriculture

Traditional sodas with home-cooked Costa Rican meals. The Blue Zone diet features beans, corn, rice, and tropical fruits.

Fresh fruit juices and local coffee.

• Budget: Local cabinas US$20-30/night
• Mid-range: Eco-lodges US$50-80/night

Local agricultural products, handmade goods.

• Nicoya — 40 km north, colonial town
• Samara — 50 km northwest
• Nosara — 60 km west