Spend a day in Tenorio National Park chasing the surreal blue of Río Celeste, swimming in mineral pools, visiting a 300‑year ceiba known as the Tree of Peace, and enjoying guided sloth encounters and a traditional Bijagua lunch.
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You step off the van into damp, fragrant air and the rainforest seems to inhale with you — tree trunks oiled by humidity, leaves flicking droplets like applause. The trail climbs through layered understory toward a sudden, impossible blue: Río Celeste, its water glowing as if light has pooled and turned. Nearby, an ancient ceiba—known locally as the Tree of Peace—casts a broad, patient shadow; birds call, and sloths hold time still in the canopy.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers with basic fitness; involves a 1–2 hour forest hike with moderate elevation gain and short scrambles.
Wildlife
History
The area around Tenorio has long been inhabited by farming communities; the Tree of Peace (a large ceiba) is locally revered and tied to regional oral histories.
Conservation
Tenorio National Park protects critical cloudforest and riparian ecosystems; visitors should stay on trails and avoid introducing soaps or sunscreens into waterways.
Reserve your spot on the "Rio Celeste Waterfall, Peace Tree Encounter & Sloth Adventure" today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring grippy shoes
Trail sections include muddy paths and wet boardwalks—sturdy hiking shoes with traction reduce slips.
Pack a rain layer
Afternoon showers are common; a lightweight packable rain jacket keeps you dry and comfortable.
Hydrate and snack
Six hours of touring with a hike and swim means bring a refillable bottle; guides provide bottled water and fruit.
Respect wildlife distances
Guides guarantee sloth sightings but maintain viewing protocols—do not touch or flash lights at animals.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provide grip on muddy, uneven rainforest trails.
Lightweight rain jacket
Protects against sudden tropical downpours.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
For the supervised swim stop in Río Celeste's mineral pools.
Insect repellent and sunblock
Shields against mosquitoes in forested and edge habitats and sun at open viewpoints.