Private Rio Celeste Waterfall Guided Hike
The main attraction in the Bijagua area is the Rio Celeste Waterfall. This is an absolutely stunning waterfall with bright blue water. In our opinion, it is one of the most beautiful in Costa Rica.
The Rio Celeste Waterfall gets its color from a chemical reaction that occurs naturally between volcanic minerals.
To reach the waterfall, it’s an easy-to-moderate hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park.
The first part of the hike to the waterfall is fairly easy. It’s about a half-hour long, and you access the falls by walking down a steep, but well maintained, set of 250 stairs. From there, you can view the waterfall from a platform.
Continuing on the trail, you will come to other sights like the tenideros (point in river where it turns from clear to blue) and blue pool. The second part of the trail is more difficult (moderate in difficulty).
Your private bilingual naturalist guide will take you along the trail to see the waterfall and other points of interest mentioned above. Along the way, they will point out interesting plants and animals that you may spot in the mix of tropical rainforest and cloud forest.
The guides we use are locals from the Bijagua area so very familiar with the ecosystem and knowledgeable about the area.
Since this is a private tour, you will be able to go at your own pace and the guide will be able to focus on only your family/group.
Cost of Private Tour (only your family/group): $70 per person plus 13% tax. Children ages 2-4 are $5 pp to cover national park tickets. Children under 2 are free.
Offered: 8:30 a.m.
Duration: 2.5 hours (approximate)
Includes: Bilingual naturalist guide and entrance fee.
Transportation is not included but can be arranged for an additional fee. Provide your hotel or vacation rental location when you request the booking, and we will email you with a quote.
For more information on the hike, read our post, Rio Celeste Waterfall: Essential Tips.
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