My wife and I stayed here for the first half of our honeymoon. This place is beautiful and justly earned the #1 spot in the rankings. The gardens and landscaping are as spectacular as the rooms. I will never forget the view of our front patio overlooking the gardens ...
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We leave at 7:00 a.m. from La Fortuna. After a typical breakfast in route to Rio Celeste, we arrive at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, were we will begin our 5 mile hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest. We finally arrive at "Los Teñideros" of the Rio Celeste, the site where two streams of crystalline water come together and form the heavenly color blue that gives the river its name.
We return through trails, rich with ecological wonders, that lead us to the "OLLAS" -- openings in the earth where we can excavate healing mud, take a mud bath, and a dip in the natural hot springs all while observing the stunning Tenorio Volcano.
We continue our hike through the jungle to seek out the volcano´s furnace vents that expel gases of extremely high temperatures. On our descent we will get to see the spectacular Rio Celeste waterfall whose color makes it one of a kind! Our final reward is an exquisite lunch at the end of our journey.
Recommended: For people in good physical shape.
Includes: Transportation, naturalist guide, beverages, lunch and entrance fee to park.
What to bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.
Price per person: $105.00.
