Hike to Rio Celeste

Hike to Rio Celeste

Come experience the magic! This is one of the most incredible places in Costa Rica. Here, at the base of an amazing waterfall, the waters mix with volcanic minerals to create an unmatched turquoise color, all surrounded by lush green vegetation. The incomparable beauty of this place will take your breath away.

This tour is located within the slopes of the Tenorio Volcano. Lace up your sneakers for this 7 km (4.3 mi.) trek on uneven terrain through the rainforest. There are many spectacular sites on this trail like the cascading Celeste River Waterfall, the mystical Blue Lake, a viewpoint of the Tenorio Volcano, and the “Boiling Pots” where the thermal water naturally boils in front of you.

Your naturalist guide will provide interesting information about each of these for you, adding to the adventure of the day. We will walk alongside the riverbank admiring all of these natural wonders, before returning to the starting point and heading for a delicious Costa Rican lunch.

This full-day adventure is worth the drive and every ounce of effort, but it loses some of its magic on rainy days.

Photo Gallery

Tour Information

What’s Included: Round trip transportation from the hotel, bilingual naturalist guide, entrance fees, bottled water, and lunch.

What to wear: Comfortable clothing, closed walking shoes (sports sandals are not recommended).

What to bring: Insect repellent, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, optional cash for tips or souvenirs. Socks for rubber boots and a poncho during rainy season.

Departure: 7:40am

Duration: 7.5 hours

Difficulty: 6/10

Additional Restrictions/ Requirements: Minimum age – 7 years. Not recommended for people with heart problems, recent surgeries, back problems, low mobility, pregnancy.

Accessible (Law 7600): No

Sustainable: Yes- Carbon Neutral and Blue Flag Ecological Awardees

Other Tours you may like

WhatsApp chat