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!

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The Celeste Trail
Our own, on property 2 km trail in untouched primary rainforest on the slope of the Volcano Tenorio. Enjoy an approximate hour and a half smooth to moderate hike along ravines populated by butterflies, numerous species of birds of which the very localized Tody Motmot, and monkeys, passing by centennial trees and huge vines, giant ant nests, passing creeks on small bridges and small waterfalls (rainy season only).
Participate in our tree planting campaign!
For $7 you buy your tree of a native specie to be planted on the property, the neighbor’s and in a second phase plan, in the community of Bijagua.

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 gravel 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 surrounding of the village on one of these excursions in family while the avid hiker may prefer climbing up to the Bijagua waterfall.

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).

Mountain Bike and Hiking Tours