About this experience
The color of the Celeste River, surrounded by a lush forest, offers a stunning landscape worthy to be known and admired.
A pristine stream that is turquoise dyed. It is not a magic act: it is a natural spectacle you can only witness in the place known as El Teñidero.
Located in the Guanacaste Volcanic Mountain Range, this park has a rainforest that protects species of wildlife of regional importance. Within the area, the Tenorio Volcano, with its four cones, it offers natural scenic overlooks that allow appreciate the plains of the Pacific and Caribbean. "It is a magical place that offers a variety of possibilities to appreciate the wonders of nature and difficult to find phenomena. If not known, it is time to do so; not regret
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Private transportation
- Guide
- Food or drinks
Itinerary and highlights
The Volcan Tenorio National Park is known worldwide for the color of the Celeste River, it is surrounded by an exuberant forest, it offers an impressive landscape worth knowing and admiring. Within its forest you can find a 30-meter waterfall, with a turquoise color, ideal for taking pictures, in the middle of the trail you can find a small lake, where it is easy to observe nearby toatis, tapirs, toucans, monkeys and even with luck some sloth. At the end of the trail you will find how two rivers of crystalline waters cross a rock with minerals, which is what causes the color change, from transparent to light blue, this is not an act of magic: it is a natural spectacle that you can witness only in the place known as El Teñidero.
Rio Celeste is a magical place that offers a wide variety of possibilities to appreciate the wonders of nature and phenomena that are difficult to find. If you don't know it, it's time to do it; you will not regret.
Meeting and pickup information
- Located 6 miles away from Bijagua de Upala, 10 miles away from San Rafael de Guatuso. From Liberia will be around 1.5 hours, from San José will be 3 hours. From La Fortuna, it will be around 90 minutes. To use google maps or waze you will find it like Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros
Languages and tickets
- English — Written
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tico Paradise Costa Rica
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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