Included: Transportation, park entrance fees, guided 4 hour hike to the Rio Celeste Lagoon, mixing brooks, jungle, waterfall, thermal waters, refreshments, Breakfast and lunch. What to bring: Walking (hiking) shoes, comfortable clothes, a change of clothes, bathing suit, camera, towel, insect repellent, and a hat. Departure time: 6:00 a.m. Return time: 5:00 p.m. Recommended: For adults and children of all the ages.

To maximize our day, we will leave the picturesque town of La Fortuna de San Carlos at 7:30 AM on one of the most interesting adventures of the flora, fauna, and natural wonders of the region.

We will head north to the Rio Celeste on a tour that will last 9 hours and will explore practically the entire area, one of the most biodiverse and beautiful areas of Costa Rica.

We direct ourselves toward the Rio Celeste, located in Volcàn Tenorio National Park, belonging to the same conservation area as Volcàn Arenal. Situated in the north of Costa Rica, between Alajuela and Guanacaste provinces, it forms part of the communities of Upala, Guatuso, Cañas, and Tilaran. This 17,000-hectare preserve, with an altitude of 1916 mts. (6984ft), average precipitation of 6000-8000 mm, and a temperature between 19-28° C, is part of the premontaine rainforest.

Due to the effect of both the Pacific and Atlantic watersheds, this region presents a wide range of microclimates. This unique condition makes possible the great variety of plants and animals that endow the region with its incredible beauty and magical trails.

In this diverse park, we will hike the trail for approximately 4 hours where we will travel over 7 km. During the walk, we will visit places such as the Lagoon of the Rio Celeste, a site perfect for taking excellent photographs.

Continuing our trek, we will visit our own place, where two pristine brooks meet forming the perfect chemistry delighting us with the heavenly color that gives the river its name.

Returning via trails that highlight the value of nature and her infinite resources, we will arrive at some "mud pots", or thermal mud-filled cavities in the ground, where our guide will extract healing mud to apply as a mud mask on our bodies.
Additionally, there are thermal waters from Volcàn Tenorio where we will have well-needed refreshment while we take a warm and soothing thermal bath. Continuing our journey on rugged trails through the mountains, we penetrate deeper into the jungle until we reach some volcanic fumaroles, ejecting steam and high temperature gases.

To finish our difficult but interesting hike, we stop at the splendid waterfall of the Rio Celeste, known not for it size, but for its purity and turquoise color. After a difficult ascent, which we are helped by an anchored rope, we return to the park entrance, where waiting for us is a delicious lunch accompanied by refreshing drinks.

For the rest of your stay you can take with you all the stories and anecdotes of this tiresome but worthwhile trip.