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Tenorio National Park |
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Tenorio Volcano National Park is a National Park in the northern part of Costa Rica, which forms part of the Arenal Tilaran Conservation Area. The jewel of the National Park is the volcano, from which it receives its name. The Tenorio Volcano was made part of the National Park in 1995 and is located about 26 miles northeast from the town of Fortuna in the Guanacaste Province. Tenorio Volcano consists of four volcanic peaks and two craters. One of the craters is sometimes referred to as the Montezuma Volcano. Tenorio attains a maximum height of 6,287 feet ( 1,913 m ).
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Celeste River - Tenorio National Park |
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Celeste River - Tenorio National Park |
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After recollecting the participants from the hotels in the area we will start our drive passing the town of San Rafael de Guatuso until reaching Río Celeste Town and the Tenorio National Park. Once by the Rangers Station we will start this very interesting hike of 4.2 miles ( 4 hours roundtrip ) that will show us the awe-inspiring Rio Celeste ( Light Blue River ) that is turned literally blue due to the emanation of sulphur from the volcano and precipitation of calcium carbonate. Thermal springs and small geysers dot the area as do rivers, waterfalls, lagoons and panoramic views. The upper area of the park is dominated by primary cloud forest, while the lower regions are carpeted with rain forest. The Tapir and the rarely seen Puma reside in the area.
First we will hike up to the “Los Teñíderos” of the Rio Celeste, the site where two streams of crystalline water ( Buena Vista and Roble rivers ) come together and form the blue color. Afterwards we will observe the "OLLAS" , consiting in holes in the earth where we can excavate healing muds, take a mud bath, and a dip in the natural hot springs. On our descent along the river we will find heavenly tranquility and a waterfall of singular beauty ( Blue Waterfall ), all surrounded by a varied flora and fauna.
Once back to our start point we will have a typical lunch before we return to La Fortuna and the hotels in the area.
In the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna town area there is a price difference pricewise in all regular tours depending on the location of the different hotels in the zone. The hotels are divided into 3 zones where the tour will pick up the participants and each zone has a different price.
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Hotels in La Fortuna Town, and all of the hotels spread on the road from La Fortuna town all the way to where the Tabacon Hot Springs are located. For example: Arenal Volcano Inn, Volcano Lodge, Arenal Springs, Arenal Manoa, The Springs Resort, Arenal Paraiso, Montaña de Fuego, Tabacon Grand Spa & Thermal Resort, ect....
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| Zone 2 |
Hotels located further away from Zone 1, like for example: the Tilajari hotel, La Garza, Observatory Lodge, Arenal Lodge, Lost Iguana, etc...
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| Zone 3 |
Hotels even further away out of route like for example: Los Héroes, La Mansion Inn, Rancho Margot, etc..
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Transportation, guide, entrance fee to the National Park, lunch and beverages |
Camera, rain gear, swim suit and towel, good hiking shoes or comfortable shoes for hiking and binoculars and sun screen. |
From 0 to 2 years old are complimentary. From 3 to 8 years old there is a children rate. |
Duration: 8 1/2 hours
Language: Spanish and English
Operates: Daily
Frecuency: Once in the morning.
Pick up: Aprox. at 7:00 a.m.
Drop off: Aprox. at 4:00 p.m. |
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