Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Guided Rainforest Hike Details
This full day tour begins with a hike through a primary forest in the Tenorio Volcano National Park. Alongside the forested trails, you’ll be able to spot a variety of plant and animal species. You’ll continue walking until you reach an impressive waterfall, which is near the place where the river’s light blue color intensifies and gels. This color, as it turns out, is the result of a chemical mixture of sulfur and carbonate, which originate in the Tenorio Volcano. The hike continues along the banks of the river and eventually passes hot springs.
Due to recent regulations from MINAET (Ministry of Environment) it is not possible to swim at Tenorio Volcano National Park.
This tour is recommended for hikers or outdoor enthusiasts. It isn’t physically challenging, but you should be in decent shape, as it requires some stamina.
Due to recent regulations from MINAET (Ministry of Environment) it is not possible to swim at Tenorio Volcano National Park.
This tour is recommended for hikers or outdoor enthusiasts. It isn’t physically challenging, but you should be in decent shape, as it requires some stamina.
What to Bring:
Hiking shoes, sandals, binoculars, camera, sunscreen, money, and hat.
What this Tour Includes
Lunch, water bottle, juice, guide, transportation, and entrance fee to the park.
About Rio Celeste
The Río Celeste is one of Costa Rica’s most spectacular rivers. Located in the northern reaches of the country, this river’s light blue color – the result of sulphur and calcium carbonate mixing – has attracted the attention of locals and foreigners alike, earning it a unique place in Costa Rica’s already diverse set of natural wonders.
About Tenorio Volcano and Miravalles Protected Zone
Highway 6 bisects two volcanic national parks-Tenorio Volcano National Park (Volcan Tenorio) to the east and Miravalles Volcano (Volcan Miravalles) to the west-en route to Bijagua. The rugged volcanic landscape is also home to a vibrant dry tropical forest surrounding the lava monuments at their base.
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