natural wonder
Río Celeste
A river turned an otherworldly sky-blue color by volcanic minerals, flowing through Tenorio Volcano National Park to a striking waterfall.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
Upala is worth a stop: 25 minutes from San José, 21km from Río Celeste.
Upala is a town located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 4,185, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Upala sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Upala to your route.
Upala is a district of the Upala canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.
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Upala is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 10.8991 latitude, -85.0137 longitude.
Upala has a population of approximately 4,185 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A river turned an otherworldly sky-blue color by volcanic minerals, flowing through Tenorio Volcano National Park to a striking waterfall.
21 km · about 25 min drive
national park
An active volcanic park with bubbling mud pots, steam vents, hot springs, waterfalls, and diverse tropical dry forest wildlife.
37 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A near-perfect cone-shaped active volcano surrounded by hot springs, hanging bridges, and lush rainforest in northern Costa Rica.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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