Celeste River Waterfall Hike
Emerge from lush rainforest to discover the 100-foot (30 meter) Celeste River Waterfall and its cerulean pool. Walk under towering trees look at the volcano-fed boiling water surging to the river, stop at a viewing platform for a glimpse at Tenorio Volcano, admire the fluorescent blue lagoon, cross over a blue river on a hanging bridge, and witness the magical natural boarder where fresh water turns blue.
Highlights
- 100-foot waterfall with a 52-foot deep cerulean pool
- 10-foot deep florescent blue lagoon
- Tenorio Volcano-fed boiling water surging to the river surface in the low jungle
- View point of Tenorio Volcano
- Small hanging bridge used to cross a blue river
- See where and how the water turns blue ("Teñideros")
Quick Facts
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
- Tour length: 3.5 hours
- Hike level: Easy to get to waterfall; Moderate in the blue lagoon trail bordering the river
- Location: Tenorio Volcano National Park
- Price: From $115 with transportation and lunch; price changes based on departure location
- Swimming: Not allowed in the Celeste River inside the national park
- What to bring: Rain jacket, hiking shoes (non-slip preferred), camera, binoculars, comfortable clothing
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Departure & Returns
- Departure point: Tour departs from all major hotels in Arenal, Conchal, Coco, Flamingo, Nosara, Papagayo, Potrero, Samara, Tamarindo
- Departure time: Hotel pickup is between 1 and 3 hours before tour start time depending on hotel location
- Return details: Tour returns to original departure point between three and five hours after tour start time
Last updated: Nov 21, 2023
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