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Float a turquoise river and climb into the saddle in one compact day at Río Celeste. This full-day tour pairs easy horseback trails with a safe tubing run and a riverside swim—perfect for active travelers looking to compress natural wonder into a single, well-paced outing.
Float a turquoise river and climb into the saddle in one compact day at Río Celeste. This full-day tour pairs easy horseback trails with a safe tubing run and a riverside swim—perfect for active travelers looking to compress natural wonder into a single, well-paced outing.
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You step off the truck onto damp volcanic soil and the air smells of wet leaves and warm earth. The Río Celeste gurgles a bold, impossible blue ahead — water that seems to dare you closer. Your day folds into two short, active chapters: a guided horseback ride along shaded trails where farm animals graze nearby, then a tubing run and a swim in a naturally contained pool beneath jungle canopy.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; brief uphill/downhill sections on trails and light paddling while tubing.
Yes — horseback segments are on gentle trails with calm horses; guides adjust pace for riders of all experience levels. Children’s participation may depend on size and age for safety.
Tenorio National Park often requires an entrance fee; confirm with your operator whether park fees are included in your booking.
You may see sloths, monkeys and tropical birds; keep distance, avoid sudden movements, and don’t feed animals.
Bring a dry bag; tour operators sometimes offer limited storage but expect to carry valuables with you or leave them in a locked vehicle at your own risk.
The Tenorio area owes its landscape to volcanic activity tied to the Tenorio Volcano; local farms and communities developed along fertile volcanic soils over the last two centuries.
Visitors should stick to trails, avoid using soap in waterways, and respect signage — the river’s color and habitat depend on careful watershed stewardship.
Steven Mauricio Vargas Sánchez operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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