Rio Celeste and the Volcano Tenorio National Park

Discover Rio Celeste and the National Park Tenorio Volcano

RIO CELESTE AND THE VOLCANO TENORIO NATIONAL PARK

Local Legends says “When God finished painting the sky, he washed his brushes in the river that now bears the name Rio Celeste.” Rio Celeste is a right blue river named after the color of its water caused by dissolved minerals at the confluence of two small rivers.

Rio Celeste is located in the Volcano Tenorio national park is about 11km from Casitas Tenorio. The trail is about 7km in total. After 1.5km you will pass the descent to the impressive waterfall. Other highlights include the impressive blue lagoon, bubbling hot pools, the Teñideros” (or dye point) where the river takes its blue color from merging with a small creek and a lookout point. The park opens at 8am and entrance is not permitted after 2pm.

The colour of the river can change after high amounts of rainfall due to sediments carried in the river, however after several hours of dry weather the river’s colour can be restored to its remarkable blue colour.

Buy steroids in morocco, buy anabolic musculatio product waterloo catholic teachers oxanprime topic: buy pure testosterone, bodybuilding anabolic steroids.Please note: Swimming in the river and hot springs is no longer permitted. You can swim in the river outside the park. Dive past the park entrance and you will pass a bridge that crosses Rio Celeste. You can park your car here and swim. Please see our activities page for more information.

For a comprehensive guide to visiting Rio Celeste, check out these excellent articles from our friends at the MyTanFeet and Two weeks in Costa Rica travel blogs.

Driving Time from Casitas Tenorio: 30 mins

Entrance Fee: $12 (Visitors) 1000 Colones (Nationals/residents)

Duration: Approx. 4-5 hrs.

Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult

Bring: Hiking boots, long pants, camera, rain jacket, insect repellant, hat.

Notes: A car with high wheel clearance (not necessarily 4X4), or a taxi can be arranged for about $55 round trip.

VIDEOS

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GALLERY

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Rio Celeste and the Volcano Tenorio National Park

Discover Rio Celeste and the National Park Tenorio Volcano