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Private Tour Rio Celeste Waterfall | From La Fortuna & Tamarindo
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This river is famed for its shockingly bright blue color, a natural wonder caused by the reaction of volcanic sulfur and calcium carbonate. The result is a stunning powder-blue shade that will leave you in awe. A hike through the lush rainforest will lead you to a number of incredible sights along the Rio Celeste. Be sure to capture the beauty of the Rio Celeste Waterfall, where the river dramatically cascades into a vibrant blue lagoon. Witness the Tenideros, the confluence of two rivers that merge to create the Celeste, and experience the magic of Poza Azul, the most renowned "dye pool" where the color reaction is at its most intense. For the best views of the river’s startling color change, we recommend visiting during the dry season, from December to April. During this time, the reactive chemicals create the most vibrant blue, as excess rainfall can dilute the color, sometimes leaving the waters with a less appealing muddy hue.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transport
- Water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Naturalist Guide
Itinerary
• 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 the dry season (December to April), as excess rainfall can dilute the reactive chemicals leaving the waters with a less-appealing muddy hue.
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We do daily tours from Tamarindo
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Arenal Expeditions-Tours and Transfers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tamarindo
- Its from-price is 79% above the median of the 158 day trips we list in Tamarindo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a surf town on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast, with a wide sandy bay, an estuary and a strip of beach bars looking west to the sunset.
Tamarindo grew from a fishing village into the main beach town of Guanacaste, with its beach, shops and restaurants strung along one main road. The bay has gentle waves for beginners, and surf schools line the sand, while more powerful breaks lie a short drive along the coast. The estuary at the northern end shelters mangroves where herons and the occasional crocodile are seen from kayaks.
Top-ranked sights in Tamarindo: Tamarindo Beach.
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