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.

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Natural Lodge Caño Negro

Natural Lodge Caño Negro

3.5 out of 5
250m oeste Super Centro Caño Negro Alajuela
$177 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$200 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
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! (32 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Natural Lodge Caño Negro
Tocu Tent Camp

Tocu Tent Camp

4 out of 5
Caño Negro Caño Negro Alajuela
$340 nightly
The price is $384 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$384 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and 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! (2 reviews)
Un verdadero Santuario
Demasiado lindo hotel Tranquilo Personal muy amable Relax total Muy acogedor Comida deliciosa

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Tocu Tent Camp
Hideaway Rio Celeste

Hideaway Rio Celeste

5 out of 5
700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela
$500 nightly
The price is $566 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$566 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and 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! (611 reviews)
Kevin … always the highlight

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hideaway Rio Celeste
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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)
Beautiful view from the large balcony. Good location, near rainforest tours and the National Park of Tenorio Volcano.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
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! (224 reviews)
Patrick and his staff were amazing. The house is beautiful and the views amazing. Patrick set up most of our adventures for us. He did not stear us wrong. Everything was top notch. The breakfasts were amazing.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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

Jardín entre Montañas

3 out of 5
El Jardín de Bijagua Bijagua Alajuela Province
Stay at this cabin in Bijagua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Frog's Paradise and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Famille accueillante. Bien situé. Pour expérience immersive.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Jardín entre Montañas
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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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