The Volcan Tenorio National Park is a well-known tourist attraction characterized by its unique blend of distinct volcanic geology and the lush forest teeming with exotic fauna. Providing unique habitats to endangered felines like the ocelots and the jaguars, the protected Tenorio & Miravalles Volcano areas also offer arduous and steep hiking trails for the adventurous at heart. These trails wind through the park, making their way from the cloud forest all the way up to the summit of the Tenorio Volcano. The hiking trails lead you to the breathtaking blue lagoon of Rio Celeste and its incredible waterfall. From here the steep trails will either take you deeper into the virgin forest to Lago Las Dantas or to the steaming hot springs and mud pits.

Horseback tours and nature excursions along with boat rides and rafting trips on Rio Tenorio are also available in the area. Nearby is the small valley of Bijagua, offering some excellent lodging options while the popular beaches of Playa Manzanillo, Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal lie only a few kilometers from here.

The Tenorio & Miravalles Volcano area is in the North Pacific region of Costa Rica, an estimated 31miles from Liberia or 100 miles from San Jose. It is located between the regions of Guatuso and Upala. Surrounded by the verdant jungle and primary forest reserves, the Tenorio & Miravalles Volcano area offers pristine natural environment and breathtaking beauty. The volcanoes offer panoramic views of the San Carlos lowlands, Cano Negro National Reserve, Lake Nicaragua and the Lake Arenal. Secluded and fascinating, the area is off the beaten path yet the road system here is excellent. The mountain tops offer spring-like temperatures (75F) and weather remains humid the year round with annual rain fall of 200 inches.

Sitting right across from Tenorio Volcano is the sister volcano of Miravalles. Famous for having the highest peak in Cordillera de Guanacaste, the dormant volcano of Miravalles offers some amazing geological activity. Hot sulfur springs, steam spewing fishers and bubbling mud pools can be found all around the area.

In Tenorio National Park, Río Celeste is the area’s main attraction, overshadowing even nearby Tenorio Volcano. And while the massif contributes to the river’s rich habitat and provides the minerals for the water’s intense colors, the river by itself would be worth the trip.

The Tenorio Volcano area along with the Río Celeste offers visitors some of the most unique experiences. One can take an adventurous hike up to the volcano, or just enjoy the peaceful nature that surrounds them in the cloud forest. Everyone will walk away astonished by the beauty of this region!