Overview
Legend tells god was done painting the sky, he washed the brushes in the river that is today's Rio Celeste (Light Blue River). This unique colour is given by a physical phenomenon that reflects the sunlight through the water and occurs during the joining of two streams that give birth to the river, this place is known as the “Teñideros”. Rio Celeste is one of the most beautiful and scenic rivers in Costa Rica, his tour is recommended for hikers or anyone who loves the natural outdoors.
What you will be doing
The river's unique colour is given by a physical phenomenon that reflects the sunlight through the water and occurs during the joining of two streams that give birth to the river, this place is known as the “Teñideros”. Rio Celeste Rainforest Hike is one of the most beautiful and scenic hikes in Costa Rica, located in the lush rainforests of Tenorio Volcano National Park, undiscovered by mass tourism. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna, including the tapir, wild cats, monkeys, toucans, and a vast variety of amphibians and reptiles.
Once at the park entrance we start the hike through this primary humid and rainy forest, several fauna species and exuberant flora are easily found in this ecosystem. During this 3-hour walk, we will visit a magnificent waterfall, the place where the river simmers with the light blue coloration, hot water springs (swimming not allowed), fumaroles of volcanic gases, where temperatures up to 1500 °F are expelled from time to time, and the “Borbollones”, where exhaust gases at the base of the river give the appearance of boiling water.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: de, Iglesia Católica, Costado Sur de la, Apartado Posta 40-4417, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 4417, Costa Rica
🗺️ Instructions: Hotels pick ups are included in the price. We pick up within a 5-mile perimeter around our La Fortuna Main Office. If your hotel is not included in the pickup list, or is located outside the pickup perimeter, an extra payment will be incurred for the pick-up service. In this case, the booking won't be completed until the extra payment is made.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Minimum age of passengers is 7. Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for people with heart problems, recent surgeries, back problems, people with low mobility or pregnancy
You will not allowed to participate in the tour under drunk conditions or under substances that cause behaviours that affect the safety of the tour, as well as the enjoyment of other tourists
Please bring water shoes, light clothing, rain coat, extra clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, and waterproof camera with float cord, swimsuit.
Inclusion ✅
Entrance ticket
Water
Lunch
Snack
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
About your host
Jacamar Naturalist ToursWe started operations in 1996, in La Fortuna and San Carlos, and was a pioneer in the tourist development of the area, offering some of the first walks to the Arenal Volcano in an organised way. The experience gained through these years allows Jacamar Naturalist Tours to integrate and train some of the best naturalist guides in the country and explore the best tourist destinations with them. As we mature and expand, we maintained the same philosophy of sustainable tourism in each destination, always making a concerted effort to promote the conservation of nature and culture.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.