Costa Rica’s Blue River – Rio Celeste
Guest Post from my blogger friend and mutual Costa Rica Lover, Ann Creed, from Costa Rica Learn.
On the lush forest covered hillsides of Tenorio Volcano in northern Costa Rica, is one of Costa Rica‘s most spectacular natural wonders which bewilders locals as well as tourist. It’s the Blue River and its waters are indeed a sky-blue color which is due to chemical reactions between elements coming off the volcano, including calcium carbonate and sulfur.
If you are touring in and around the Arenal Volcano you can purchase a day tour to the Blue River with Sunset Tours. Their office is easily found in La Fortuna right on the town square.
There is hiking involved to get to the Blue River and it is around two hours so be prepared with very good tennis shoes or hiking shoes. And of course you want to go with a guide, not on your own.
On the hike you will see gurgling hot springs and hot mud and a beautiful waterfall that also is a blue color and experience the wonders of the rain forest with it’s colorful song birds.
Bring a rain jacket, bottle water, and good hiking shoes.
Read more of Ann’s resourceful articles from her on-line Costa Rica Travel Guide at www.costaricalearn.com
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