Walks and treks

Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park

Costa Rica Alajuela Guatuso

Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park
Photo: Asequeir at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

A river of startling sky-blue colour, caused by minerals mixing where two streams meet. The trail of about 6 km return leads to the Rio Celeste waterfall, the blue lagoon and the 'Teñideros' where the colour appears.


Swimming isn't allowed. Go in the dry season for the brightest colour.

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