Bijagua is a charming small town nestled in a lush volcanic valley. The village is the perfect stop-over to visit the Rio Celeste River and Tenorio National Park. According to a local legend, the Rio Celeste became so blue after God painted the sky blue and washed his brushes in the river.
Tenorio is a dormant volcano that last erupted in 1902. The volcanic valley is, without any doubt, breathtaking. On a clear day, higher parts of the region offer panoramic views of Lake Nicaragua.
Your hotel
Finca Mei Tai, near Tenorio National Park, is your home for the next few nights. You will stay in a beautiful bungalow with separate bedrooms and an outdoor kitchen. The owners, Eric and Cecile, and their families are passionate about nature preservation. They will welcome you with open arms to their little slice of paradise full of tropical birds and other fauna and flora. First, explore the property by hiking the trails, and afterward, cool down with a dive in the finca’s swimming pool.
Explore the area
Jean-Pierre, the owner, is an anthropologist and an expert on Costa Rica’s culture and pre-colonial history. Hacienda la Isla is a stylish, sustainable oasis of calm in a private reserve in Sarapiquí and one of the first Green Circle Hotels.
The Artavia family, a close-knit Costa Rican family, and their six children are dedicating their lives to sustainable tourism. The parents used to be Costa Rican cattle farmers convinced by their children to give their land back to nature. They aim to synergize with nature and preserve the area for future generations.
Dutch owner Bertus has guided tourists in Costa Rica for years before settling down and building the perfect, sustainable getaway in his fantastic backyard. He now runs it with his Costa Rican wife.
Bijagua is a charming small town nestled in a lush volcanic valley. The village is the perfect stop-over to visit the Rio Celeste River and Tenorio National Park. According to a local legend, the Rio Celeste became so blue after God painted the sky blue and washed his brushes in the river.
The Rafiki Beach Camp, also managed by the Boshoff family that runs Rafiki Safari Lodge, is a sublime destination in the quiet village of Matapalo on the Pacific coast. Being an off-the-beaten-track location, you will have the beautiful beach almost to yourself here.
The elegant Hotel Belmar. Since the hotel was founded in the 1980s, the family Belmar has been well aware of the environmental impact, and social commitment that running a hotel entails. To balance this, they have always been involved in various projects of ecological conservation and social welfare, which have contributed to the integral development of the local community.
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