Caño Negro

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A view of the clouds and sky reflecting off the waters of the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border. Flip the photo over and it looks almost the same! We booked a boat tour though anywherecostarica.com along the Río Frío in the Caño Negro wildlife area. Absolutely worth it! They pick you up right at your hotel, take you to the boat, spend a couple hours on the river spotting wildlife, provide lunch and drop you back off at your hotel. #BeachBound
A view of the clouds and sky reflecting off the waters of the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border. Flip the photo over and it looks almost the same! We booked a boat tour though anywherecostarica.com along the Río Frío in the Caño Negro wildlife area. Absolutely worth it! They pick you up right at your hotel, take you to the boat, spend a couple hours on the river spotting wildlife, provide lunch and drop you back off at your hotel. #BeachBound
A great egret (Ardea alba) perched along the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border in the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
A Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) extremely well camouflaged in the canopy above the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border in the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
When not busy performing the miracle of walking on water, the Jesus Lizard or the emerald basilisk (Basiliscus plumifrons) likes to soak up the sun along the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border in the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.
Natural Lodge Caño Negro

Natural Lodge Caño Negro

3.5 out of 5
250m oeste Super Centro Caño Negro Alajuela
Stay at this hotel in Caño Negro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attraction Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge is located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (31 reviews)
Clean, and lovely place to stay run by the nicest people with the most delicious food in town.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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Tocu Tent Camp

Tocu Tent Camp

4 out of 5
Caño Negro Caño Negro Alajuela
The price is ￥44,260 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥44,260
￥50,013 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this tentalow in Caño Negro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and Rio Frio ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Un verdadero Santuario
Demasiado lindo hotel Tranquilo Personal muy amable Relax total Muy acogedor Comida deliciosa

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

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Hideaway Rio Celeste

Hideaway Rio Celeste

5 out of 5
700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela
The price is ￥62,271 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
￥62,271
￥70,367 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Katira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (606 reviews)
Great staff, great place.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

3 out of 5
Bijagua Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this chalet in Bijagua. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a garden. Popular attractions Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Frog's Paradise are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Great little homebase for Bijagua area. Not walkable to anywhere, but only a five minute drive into the town. Probably the cleanest place I've ever stayed in my life. Air conditioning worked great. Very friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets
Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
10/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews)
Staying in this VRBO was by far the best place we’ve ever stayed at!! The home itself overlooks Lake Arenal, and is surrounded by a tropical rain forest. Each morning two amazing toucans would be in the tree right beside the balcony. We watched them eat, and we were able to get beautiful pictures ...

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.
Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

3 out of 5
3 km al sureste Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Bijagua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Rio Celeste Waterfall are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The owner was very friendly and answered all my questions over WhatsApp leading up to check in. He went above and beyond and left us some food when we checked in at 9pm after a long travel day. The view was spectacular and the room was clean.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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A view of the clouds and sky reflecting off the waters of the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border. Flip the photo over and it looks almost the same! We booked a boat tour though anywherecostarica.com along the Río Frío in the Caño Negro wildlife area. Absolutely worth it! They pick you up right at your hotel, take you to the boat, spend a couple hours on the river spotting wildlife, provide lunch and drop you back off at your hotel.

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