Volcano Tenorio National Park and Rio Celeste
Where the lush jungle hides an extraordinary fauna that fears you. You will see there a confluent of two crystal clear rivers which by a chemical reaction
gives the water its light blue color.
Don’t miss its blue lagoon, its bubbling spot with sulfuric gases, its spectacular panoramic view, its thermal
springs and its imposing waterfall.
Average time: 5 hours (access in 25 minutes, hike and lunch)
» Pictures of Rio Celeste and Tenorio Park
Hanging Bridges and Trails through the Rainforest at Las Heliconias
On the West side of Volcano Tenorio, in the canopy of the tropical rainforest you will cross three safe and impressive hanging bridges.
The trail winds between majestic trees of which the famous and endemic « Jicaro danto » Its fruit is the favorite food of the tapir (Tapirus bairdii),
a big mammal that lives there among many other wild species.
Average time: 2:30 hours
» Pictures Heliconias Hanging Bridges
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Following a scenic itinerary and if weather permits, you will see 4 volcanoes at a time then reach this welcoming village.
There you will navigate during two exciting hours on the "Rio Frio" and on flooded areas searching for crocodiles, caimans,
turtles and iguanas. You also will be delighted by seeing an incredible amount of birds of many species.
Average time: 7 hours (access, hike and lunch)/p>
» Pictures of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
The Silk Cotton or Ceiba Tree
At its foot, you will be amazed and impressed by this centenarian. Some say it is more than six hundred years old.
The circumference at its base measures 100 feet but the most surprising is that you wont discover it before being at 30 feet from it.
This wonder hides not very far from Bijagua Center.
Easy walk - Average time: 2:30 hours
Rafting on Tenorio or Corobicí River
You can choose a quite journey with bird watching and nature observation or the whitewater rafting. This option permits the same wildlife observation but in the rapids or jumping a 10 ft. fall you will feel other sensations and your adrenalin will rise up.
Average time: 4 et 6 hours
» Pictures of the Rafting
» Pictures of the Floating
» Pictures of Nature on Tenorio & Corobicí Rivers
Volcanic Activities
After an out of beaten road around Volcano Miravalles and crossing 54 rivers, discover all the volcanic activities in a magical site. Experiment the volcanic and therapeutic mud, the hot and cold water Jacuzzis Take a trip in a truck pulled by a tractor till the nearby forest. Cross three hanging bridges and walk deeper in the jungle to discover amazing waterfalls.
Average time: 7 hours (access, hike and lunch)
» Pictures of Volcanic Activities at Las Hornillas
Agro-Ecological Farm: "Gavilán"
In Bijagua, discover a real oasis. The farm's owners abandoned all chemicals some 15 years ago. This latter explains that there, you will discover: Heliconias, Orchids, Butterflies, Medical and Aromatic Plants, Red Eyed Frogs, Sloths, Birds and also: Organic Coffee, Bananas and Plantains... An easy walk and the owners will transmit you their knowledge and love of nature
» Pictures of the Agro-Ecological Farm
Average time: 2 hours
Adventure Trail in the Volcano Miravalles National Park
You will pass first through the wonderful property of the "Ecological Hostel Bijagua Falls". After having walked through their wonderful gardens you will pass through large clearings and finally arrive at the true Park entrance. From there you will climb up the Bijagua valley in the dense forest, you will cross two adjacents valleys and arrive at the Bijagua river that you must cross with care to recover the hidden path between rocks of the opposite bank. Further, "the award-surprise" awaits for you. To venture further and higher, you will have to hire a guide.
Average time: 4 hours
» Pictures of the Adventure Trail "La Bijagua"
And now: much more to do here around:
Night Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Bike and Hike Tours
Shortly more details will be on line, in the meantime: