• The dazzling centrepiece of the Tenorio Volcano National Park, the Rio Celeste is most famous for its shockingly bright blue color, the result of a natural reaction of volcanic sulfur and calcium carbonate, which turns the clear waters a powder-blue shade. Reached by hiking through the surrounding rainforest, there are a number of sights of interest located along the Rio Celeste, most notably the Rio Celeste Waterfall, a favorite photo spot where the river tumbles into a striking blue lagoon; the Tenideros, where two rivers merge in the Celeste; and the Poza Azul, the most renowned "dye pool," where the reaction is most noticeable.
The river’s startling color change is best viewed during ...
Highlights
5 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off only from La Fortuna/
Local guide
Inclusions
Bottled water
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside La Fortuna/ Arenal
Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike and Swimming at the River 9 people max
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Provincia de Alajuela
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• The dazzling centrepiece of the Tenorio Volcano National Park, the Rio Celeste is most famous for its shockingly bright blue color, the result of a natural reaction of volcanic sulfur and calcium carbonate, which turns the clear waters a powder-blue shade. Reached by hiking through the surrounding rainforest, there are a number of sights of interest located along the Rio Celeste, most notably the Rio Celeste Waterfall, a favorite photo spot where the river tumbles into a striking blue lagoon; the Tenideros, where two rivers merge in the Celeste; and the Poza Azul, the most renowned "dye pool," where the reaction is most noticeable.
The river’s startling color change is best viewed during ...
Highlights
5 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off only from La Fortuna/
Local guide
Inclusions
Bottled water
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside La Fortuna/ Arenal
