Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio

Loved the blue water and the waterfall. It was interesting to see the sulfur spring bubbling up in the water further down the trail. The trail has intense parts, steep and rugged, steep stairs and further down the trail steep and uneven stairs. But it is worth the effort if you are in moderately good physical shape. Bring plenty of drinking water and eat a hearty meal before you leave. It is my understanding that they don’t allow food on the trail. We spent about 4 hours on this trail observing birds and enjoying the beautiful blue water.

One of the busier parks that we visited while in Costa Rica, but with good reason. We got our tickets ahead of time and we didn't have to wait to get in at all. We only went as far to see the blue lagoon waterfall, but I would almost wager that is enough on its own with how beautiful it is. The hike isn't too far but does have some decent vertical bits, and about 250 steps (each way) if you want to get to the base of the waterfall, which I highly recommend doing. At the parking lot there are bunch of vendors with delicious fresh fruit and other foods that make a great refreshing recovery snack after some good exercise.

Amazing experience just make sure to book your tickets ahead of time. There is no service in these mountains and the wifi is extremely slow at the location. No ticket counter to get around these issues. But the hike is truly beautiful.

3km out and back hike. Challenging at times, but difficult parts are either paved or have man made stairs. The access to the waterfall was closed and definitely makes the effort of the hike less enjoyable but the pool and mixing area are worth it for those who enjoy the beauty and science of the natural world. Plenty of wildlife too including toucans, capuchins and coati.

We went when it rained- not ideal when you go to see the blue water. We booked online for a time- they didn't seem to pay attention to the time you booked for because we arrived rather early and they let us right in. We also opted for doing the hike without a guide. I'd say if it is raining, to skip this stop. The water will be brown instead of pretty and blue. The trail is extremely muddy and the long path out to the water was pretty uneventful- the waterfall was the main attraction.

Beautiful park which is really worth a visit. The trail itself offers the opportunity to see a lot of wildlife if you keep your eyes open (monkeys, snakes etc.). The river and waterfall were beautiful. I would recommend wearing hiking boots because the trail can be wet and muddy because well it is still a rainforest😉

We visited the park during the start of the rainy season but got lucky that it didn’t rain to much. 100% worth it to see the Rio Celeste. Parking cost 3,000 colones and afterwards you can get a chilled green coconut and fruit as a snack.

Visiting Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio was an unforgettable experience for my wife and me. The hike through the park was absolutely stunning, surrounded by lush rainforest and incredible wildlife. The trails were well-maintained, with some challenging sections, but every step was worth it. One of the biggest highlights was seeing the famous Rio Celeste waterfall. The vibrant blue water was even more breathtaking in person. The entire park felt like a hidden gem, full of beautiful scenery and peaceful spots to take in nature. If you’re visiting the area, this is a must-do. Make sure to wear good hiking shoes and bring water, especially if it has rained recently. The experience was well worth it, and we would absolutely come back.