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Volcán Tenorio National Park
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How to get there
1. By car. Take the General Cañas highway
towards Puntarenas. Continue on the
Interamerican Highway north to Cañas.
About 10 km after Cañas turn right towards Bijagua. When in the community of Bijagua, turn off 9 km to the east in front of the sawmill.
2. From Liberia it is about a 1.5-hour drive. From the Oduber Quiros Airport in Liberia follow the road to Liberia, when you reach the intersection of Liberia continue towards Bagaces/Cañas. About 10 km (6 miles) before Cañas, turn left towards Bijagua. When in the community of Bijagua, turn off 9 km to the east in front of the sawmill.
3. You can also take route 27 from San Jose to Caldera, and it can be about a 3.5-hour drive. Another alternative route is to take the Interamerican Highway from San José to Ciudad Quesada (San Carlos) and drive to Upala. In Upala turn left towards Bijagua
and continue for about 48 km (30 miles) to the park entrance, which is located in front of the Sawmill in Bijagua de Upala, from where you should travel 9 km east.
4. Another route is from San Rafael de Guatuso through the community of Katira de Guatuso, then to the community of Rio Celeste and then to the community of Pilon where the park administration and park entrance is located.
Information
2206-5369
www.sinac.go.cr/ES/ac/acat/pnvt/
Tenorio Miravalles Tourism Chamber (Cattemi)
Tel.: 2466-7010 www.facebook.com/Cattemi cattemi@visitcostaricanorth.com
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Lookout
Hot springs
These are the result of volcanic activity and are located along the Celeste River.
Mysteries of Tenorio Trail
A 3.2 km nature trail that goes through the main attractions of the park including the waterfall, Laguna Azul, the “Borbollones” and “El Teñidero”.
SERVICES
Parking Restrooms Drinking Paths Water
The national park offers parking space, drinking water, bathrooms, lodging for researchers, information desk, trails and viewpoints that allow visitors to enjoy the park’s resources. These attractions, as well as the hot springs, are located a short distance from the administrative area and are connected by Mysteries of Tenorio trail.
Hours of operation:
Admission to the park, daily from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., departure at 4:00 p.m.
Rates:
Nationals and residents: ¢800. Non-residents: $12.