Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio

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"Located in northern Costa Rica, this volcanic park is less crowded than coastal parks and features Rio Celeste, known for its vivid blue color caused by a reaction of volcanic chemicals in the water. The dramatic blue river and surrounding waterfalls make the area feel magical, and nearby lodging options include jungle hotels such as the Hideaway Rio Celeste." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Nature has blessed Costa Rica in its gorgeous landscapes,fertilefields, and a thousand other bucolic miracles. Río Celeste, for example, is like no other river in the world. This stream gets its sky-blue color from rocksalong its bottomthat are rich in silicon, oxygen, and aluminum, and when the sun strikesthe murmuring waters, the color is sublime. Be sure to visit El Teñidero, the spot where two tributaries merge. Upstream from the nexus, the waters of both are clear, but when they meet at El Teñidero, their chemistry combines tomake a very unusual hue. A one-mile hike leads to a pristine lagoon in similar shades and an overlookabove the bluest waterfall you ever saw. By Travesías"