Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros, Cantón de: Photos, Reviews & Location

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P287+739, Provincia de Alajuela, Cantón de, Costa Rica

+506 2695 5180

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What is the rating of Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros?: Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 2,315 reviews.
Where is Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros located?: P287+739, Provincia de Alajuela, Cantón de, Costa Rica
How can I contact Rio Celeste y Los Teñideros?: Phone: +506 2695 5180

Reviews (8)

Kent Guthrie 2023 Oct 06

If you are in the area or close by, you definitely want to check out this hike. Tickets need to be purchased online in advance fyi! Cost is around 14 US dollars. The hike is pretty straightforward. the beginning is paved but slippery if it's been raining and the leaves get wet so? be careful. Afterward it turns into gravel and rocks which are very slippery when it's been raining so be careful. about halfway through the hike, there is a detour that takes you down several steps so you can get an amazing view of a blue waterfall 😍😍😍. Even with all the rain and mud, the waterfall was still a pretty light blue which will make for some pretty good social media photos. continuing on the hike, it can pretty treacherous so watch where you placing your feet so you don't slip or roll ankle. at the turnaround point you will learn about how the river gets. it's pretty blue color. the way back is slightly more difficult since you're going downhill and you want to make sure you don't roll your ankles or slip.

Went during the rainy season in the beginning of October and it poured down raining on the way back. Make sure you take a poncho with you and wear shoes that you don't mind getting wet!

Ben Park 2023 Aug 04

Make sure you know to make a left at the split in the hike to see the waterfall. Also note that the water may not be blue in the rainy season. Note that catarata means waterfall. The parking was 2000 colones. The fruit vendor there was great.

Cidhinnia Torres Campos 2023 Jul 24

This was a good about 3.5 mile hike roundtrip. It gets packed as the day goes on, so getting there early helps. No need to book a tour unless you want someone to talk you through the plants and other things that you're seeing and take pictures for you. Otherwise this is a do it yourself excursion that will cost you much less than a tour.

Artemisa Castaneda 2023 Jun 24

Absolutely beautiful! The park was easy to find, parking was plenty and affordable. It's definitely worth the descent and climb back up (although I was out of breath & had to take several breaks 😅).
There are public restrooms available for use when you pay your admission fee.
Park closing was advertised as 2pm, I believe that is for last entry. We arrived at 12:30 and were back at our car at 3pm.
Bring sunscreen, insect repellent and water, a small towel for wiping off sweat is good too.

Lauren Quest 2023 Jun 07

Never seen anything like it! The blue waters some from a metallic sediment in the water the water is warm from a natural spring from the volcano, smells a little bit due to the sulfuric gas being released. You can’t swim in the water here but you can drive east 10-15 minutes and swim in a free location right off the highway

Amish Bhavsar 2023 May 30

This place shows mankind that nature can be utterly surprising and beautiful at the same time. Who would think that a natural water fall would be sky blue in color? Who would expect that in the middle of a lush green jungle with thousands of cicadas shrilling, a million trees and thousands of animals? Just wow!

Alison Williamson 2023 May 17

It was worth the walk for the beautiful blue waters. I am not the fittest person & don't normally hike (58yrs old) and found the uphill parts of the hike tough. My heart was pounding & had to stop several times. Didn't help that we didn't have water (we did but security check your bags & make you take any plastics back to your car that aren't reusable). Some of the steps are pretty high. Some paths quite rocky. But was manageable- would do it again. Preferred over hanging bridges hikes.

Savannah Pontiff 2023 May 07

Absolute must see!! It's worth the parking and entrance fee. Trail is well maintained and even had a worker cleaning the stairs of leaves. Trail goes from cement to dirt/rock, crosses tiny creeks, and then stairs. I recommend bringing water and a snack and closed toe shoes as your feet may get wet. Can get rugged at times. Lots of foliage on the hike. Visited May 3rd.