Fantastic value for money, highly recommended. A seamless and well-organized experience. We will recommend it to everyone we know.
Tamarindo: Celeste River and Llanos de Cortez Waterfall

Short Description
Discover Costa Rica’s Celeste River and Llanos de Cortez Waterfall on a full-day tour from Tamarindo. Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park, spot wildlife, enjoy a traditional lunch, and swim in pristine blue waters.
Description
Overview ?
Experience the stunning Celeste River and Llanos de Cortez Waterfall on this full-day adventure from Tamarindo. Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park and immerse yourself in the breathtaking rainforest.
Highlights ✨
Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park
Swim in the blue waters of the Celeste River
Spot wildlife including sloths, red-eyed leaf frogs, toucans, and butterflies
Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch
Visit the Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls for a swim in a tranquil pond
Full Description ?️
Embark on an unforgettable adventure discovering sloths, vibrant wildlife, and spectacular waterfalls. Begin with an easy to moderate 2-hour hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park, witnessing the rainforest and the unique turquoise Celeste River with thermal hot springs and boiling mud pots. Continue to a 98-foot waterfall and take a refreshing swim. Spot sloths, toucans, and red-eyed leaf frogs in their natural habitat. Conclude the day with a traditional Costa Rican lunch and a visit to Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls, perfect for swimming and relaxing on the sandy beach.
What’s Included ✅
Roundtrip transportation from Tamarindo, Playa Grande, or Flamingo beaches
Water and soft drinks
Typical Costa Rican lunch
Spanish and English-speaking guide
All entry fees
What to Bring ?
Sun hat
Swimwear
Change of clothes
Towel
Camera
Hiking shoes
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes
Why Travelers Love It ❤️
Travelers rave about the stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and the opportunity to swim in the pristine blue waters of the Celeste River. This tour combines adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, making it a top choice for nature lovers.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
If you're looking for a tour that's both educational and entertaining, look no further. Our guide was a master of storytelling, weaving together historical facts, cultural insights, and personal anecdotes to create a captivating narrative. We laughed, we learn…
We did just to come to all for there with trip good wow now thanks team all. This day was what all to see with staff just do what team this had to say so great .
We have never made a booking for team and were worth so well. This has been our time best and made team all worth so much to all.
What an amazing day! This tour showed me the best of the region. It was very well-organised.
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