Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica (with Map & Photos)

Tenorio Volcano National Park is a national park in Costa Rica in the provinces of Guanacaste and Alajuela.

Tenorio Volcano National Park Costa Rica
Tenorio Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Located in the northern part of Costa Rica, approximately 26 kilometers from the city of Fortuna. It is part of the Arenal-Tempisque Conservation Area. It is primarily Tenorio Volcano, which was included in the park in 1995 and from which it received its name, and the range surrounding it.

Tenorio Volcano National Park Costa Rica
Tenorio Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Tenorio is one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Costa Rica, located near Lake Arenal and Liberia, the crater of which is located at an altitude of 1916 meters. It is known for the fact that two rivers flow down from the volcano and together a chemical reaction occurs, forming water of an unrealistic blue color, which continues to move along the Celeste River. Also on the route, there is a beautiful waterfall, where swimming is prohibited. Until 2019, it was only possible to get to the entrance to the Tenorio National Park by jeep, the road was terrible, but in 2019 the government laid asphalt and now all tourists can enjoy the beauty of the rivers.

Tenorio Volcano National Park Costa Rica
Tenorio Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Entrance to the park costs $ 12, you can not bring food and alcoholic drinks with you. The route has about 6 km on equipped and non-equipped routes. Must have trekking shoes and in the rainy season, boots are better (they can be rented in front of the park entrance). It is better to have raincoats with you, rain is not uncommon here even in the dry season.

Tenorio Volcano National Park Map