Waterfalls and Blockbusters in Liberia

Travel is about contrast. In Liberia we chased waterfalls in the morning—sliding down natural rock slides and splashing in cool pools—then cooled off in a cinema watching Thor: Love & Thunder. It was a humorous reminder that you can take the boy out of the country but you can’t take Marvel out of the boy. Mixing nature with a little pop culture kept everyone happy.

Family travel tip: When rain or heat hits, look for indoor activities like cinemas or museums. Liberia’s location makes it a good base for day trips to Rincon de la Vieja and Llanos de Cortés waterfall. Keep a dry bag with swimsuits and a towel in the car for spontaneous dips.

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