Activities

There are many things to do around the village of Bijagua and Celeste Mountain Lodge. The Lodge will be happy to help you organize your discovery, by suggesting places or taking you there!

Rio Celeste / National park Volcan Tenorio
Reached by car or minibus, or better on a horse, a mountain bike or walking, the park offers a trail that takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. Unless one chooses to stay and enjoy a bit more the imposing Rio Celeste waterfall.

The trail takes you to the “Teñideros” where the river takes its blue color from merging with a small creek. The legend is cute however the reasons seem to be most likely the mixing of waters and its components such as copper and sulfur. Other “bubbling” activities can be found near the Blue Lagoon and hot springs are found at the furthest point of the trail for a rejuvenating bath.

Horseback-riding, cycling and walking around Bijagua
Take one of the several rural dirt roads around Bijagua on a horseback, on a mountain bike or simply on foot, peacefully among pristine forest or farm land, along creeks or rivers and over hills.
Discover the Bijagua Waterfall on foot in family while the tough trekker may prefer hiring the services of a local guide to climb up the Tenorio Volcano!

A mountain-bike rental company is to open in Bijagua as well as a Horse Carriage tour, both in 2008.

Suspended bridges and trails at Albergue Heliconias
The rustic lodge located 2 kms up from Bijagua offers beautiful, soft and well-maintained forest trails passing over 3 beautiful hanging bridges available in a self walking tour to visitors.

Boating in San Jose de Upala
Ride a boat down the unfrequented Niño River enjoying the local fauna and flora of the area, until close of reaching the border with Nicaragua at the lake bearing the same name, which is in that region, a protected area.

Rafting and Floating
20 kilometers from Bijagua is the put-in place for a great rafting adventure on the Rio Tenorio which is worth the ride (Class III and IV, one part is V !) and a must for the emotion-seeker.

By the InterAmerican Hwy (40 kms) is the peaceful floating trip down the Corobici River, available for families, kids and grandmas alike.

Caño Negro (National Fauna Sanctuary)
Located 1 ½ hour drive away from the lodge. The well known conservation area is best seen by boat along the river and lagoons, offering great photo-ops of many species of birds and mammals.

Miravalles Volcano Geo-thermal plant / Hot springs
Located 1 ½ hr from Bijagua, this area is normally not included in current visitors’ plans, featuring the I.C.E (Electricity Co.) geothermic power plant.

• “Termomania” and “Yoko Hot Springs” complexes of hot spring pools with amenities

• “Las Hornillas” an interesting complex of hot muds and activities of volcanic nature.

Refuge “Las Pumas”
Located on the Interamerican Hwy, at 40 kms from Bijagua, this is a great way to observe the several species of felines from Costa Rica. This non-profit organization hosts them after being hurt or confiscated from poachers and taken care of.

Guatuso
Native “Maleku” Indian communities, handicrafts, culture, 45 minutes away (good gravel road for 20 kms).