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.

#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.

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
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.
7.8/10 Good! (32 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Natural Lodge Caño Negro
Tocu Tent Camp

Tocu Tent Camp

4 out of 5
Caño Negro Caño Negro Alajuela
The price is NZ$636 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$636
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Un verdadero Santuario
Demasiado lindo hotel Tranquilo Personal muy amable Relax total Muy acogedor Comida deliciosa

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

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 NZ$931 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$931
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (612 reviews)
Top notch property, excellent room, food, pool, grounds, birds, staff, trails

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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 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 30 Jan 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
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
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 8 Feb 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 Wi-Fi 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 23 Jan 2026

Jardín entre Montañas
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.

Cities near Caño Negro