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Rio Celeste, Costa Rica
Nov 30, 2014 Photography & Travel

Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

It's my fourth visit to Costa Rica and this time my wife and I decided to explore the north east section of Guanacaste state which is located in the north western side of Costa Rica. We've heard about Rio Celeste and its famous volcanic blue water so we thought we'd check it out and we are so glad we did. What a spectacular piece of work by mother nature! About a half an hour hike into Tenorio Na...

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