Caño Negro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attraction Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Lovely grounds, pool and restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Natural Lodge Caño Negro
Tocu Tent Camp

Tocu Tent Camp

4 out of 5
Caño Negro Caño Negro Alajuela
The price is Rp5.182.722 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp5.182.722
Rp5.856.475 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this tentalow in Caño Negro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge and Rio Frio ...
Tocu Tent Camp
Hideaway Rio Celeste

Hideaway Rio Celeste

5 out of 5
700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela
The price is Rp7.867.530 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
Rp7.867.530
Rp8.890.309 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Katira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
Hideaway Rio Celeste
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tenorio Volcano National Park and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Francisco is the best host, we had an excellent stay!

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

3 out of 5
400m Oeste de la plaza de deportes Katira Alajuela
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Katira. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and private pools.
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Probably the best dinner of my two week trip throughout Costa Rica.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
Rio Celeste Nature View

Rio Celeste Nature View

3 out of 5
Misterios del Tenorio Katira Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Katira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tenorio Volcano National Park and El Pilon Station ...
8/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
Está muy cerca del parque nacional, vimos tucanes al amarecer y tiene un lindo mirador en el árbol.

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Rio Celeste Nature View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.