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Rio Celeste Hike, Llanos de Cortes Falls and Sloth Sanctuary from Tamarindo

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This full day starts early on the Guanacaste coast and ends on an organic farm in Bijagua. Pickups from hotels, houses and condos run between roughly 6:00 and 7:40 am across Tamarindo and the nearby beaches, with a stop for coffee or breakfast before the three-hour drive to Tenorio Volcano National Park. The first stop is Llanos de Cortes, a waterfall in Bagaces with a pool at its foot. Guests can swim or walk around and look at the plants and animals. At the national park, the hike to the Rio Celeste waterfall takes about 2 hours and is rated moderately difficult. The trail crosses rainforest and follows the Celeste River. Heavy rain can occasionally turn the river brown. Lunch is a Costa Rican meal at a local restaurant in Bijagua de Upala. Afterwards the group walks through a rural organic farm that houses the Jungle Life Sloth Sanctuary, home to sloths rescued from various situations. The guide also points out frogs, snakes, birds, insects and tropical plants. Some pickup points carry a transport fee per booking, listed with each meeting point, and visitors staying near Bagaces or Guatuso can meet the guide at the sites instead.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • National park fees
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  • Professional bilingual guide

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Playa Penca, Ruta Nacional 159 km 3, Carrillo

Playa Penca, Ruta Nacional 159 km 3, Provincia de Guanacaste, Carrillo, 10901, Costa Rica

7:30 AM. An extra $70 applies per booking, not per customer.

  1. Cataratas Llanos de Cortes

    A short walk through tropical forest ends at Llanos de Cortes, a waterfall that drops over moss-covered rocks into a calm pool. Swim in the cool water or rest on the sandy shore.

  2. Rio Celeste

    The guided hike begins inside Tenorio Volcano National Park and heads first to the Rio Celeste Waterfall, where turquoise water falls down a rugged cliff. Trails wind through dense rainforest while the guide names plants and wildlife. There is time to photograph the falls from different angles. On rare occasions heavy rain turns the river brown.

  3. Jungle Life Sloth Sanctuary After immersing yourself in…

    After the hike comes the Jungle Life Sloth Sanctuary, a close look at sloths rescued from various situations. The guide explains their habits and the conservation work, and points out tropical plants, flowers, birds, frogs, snakes and insects.

  4. Bijagua de Upala

    Lunch at a local restaurant in Bijagua de Upala. The Costa Rican menu includes gallo pinto (rice and beans), plantains, meat dishes and fresh tropical fruit.

  5. Tamarindo Beach

    6:30 AM

  6. Native's Way

    After pickup from the hotel, house or condo, there is a stop for coffee or breakfast. The drive to Tenorio Volcano National Park takes 3 hours.

  7. Playa Langosta

    6:20 AM

  8. Playa Conchal

    6:40 AM

  9. Playa Matapalo

    RIU Guanacaste and RIU Palace, 6:45 AM

  10. Tamarindo

    6:30 AM

  11. Playas del Coco

    7:20 AM

  12. Playa Panama

    7:40 AM

  13. Playa Flamingo

    6:30 AM

  14. Playa Hermosa

    7:40 AM

Playa Penca, Ruta Nacional 159 km 3, Carrillo

Playa Penca, Ruta Nacional 159 km 3, Provincia de Guanacaste, Carrillo, 10901, Costa Rica

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Round Trip Transport from Andaz, Planet Hollywood, Fours Seasons, Waldorf Astoria, Catalinas
  • JW Marriott/Pinilla Pick Up Fee

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If your hotel is not listed, contact us for quoting
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  • Due to a new requirement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and the National Park Systems of Costa Rica, we need each person to send us the following information: Full Name on Passport, Passport number, Passport issuing country. You must carry a picture of your passport with you on your tour!
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guiding available in: en, es.

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