Rio Celeste - alternatives to a long hike?
 

I am wondering if there are any options like horseback tours that anyone has used to see the rio celeste waterfalls. I understand that some of the falls require quite a hike, but i am wondering if you can see anything from a half hour hike or so (back problems prevent long hikes)

Thanks!

I'm bookmarking because I'm interested in Rio Celeste as well.

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I´ve been to Rio Celeste waterfall and honestly I don´t think there is another way to reach the waterfall other than hiking. It is a long hike and it does requires physical effort. As you get closer to the waterfall you can see the river next to the trail. The trail is small, only suitable for hikers, nor horses or bikes.

thanks! did you stay overnight in that area? i am also looking into hotels / thermal springs options

Eg, what kind of shape is the trail in? Is it flat hiking or hilly rough terrain? How long do you think it took you?

Your welcome Jess! I did not stay overnight, I did it as a day trip! However, I´ve heard about Thermomania and something like Yokotermales, unfortunately I can give you my input on these since I´ve never been there.
Volcanogirl, the trail is mostly hilly rough terrain, there are some flat areas but most of the hike you will be going uphill and then going down in some parts.
I think the hike duration was between one and half hours and two hours.
Hope this helps!

Yes, awesome - thank you!