I stayed with a group of friends when we visited Río Celeste. The staff was friendly, picked us up where the bus dropped us off, and showed us around. The kitchen is big and has everything one could need to cook, the shower / toilet facilities are clean (but there's only one inside, one outside toilet)...the only negative aspect was... More

We stayed one night and loved it! Stayed in the double room which was spotlessly clean with nicer furniture and sheets than many hotel rooms. Jorge, the owner, was very helpful and friendly, and really made you feel like his guest. He put a lot of love into the place, nice little patio with hammocks and yummy free breakfast. Thanks,... More

Rio Celeste backpackers was such a great hostel- very comfortable, homey atmosphere which was a great change of pace and provided some much needed r&r. The rooms were great, with comfortable enough beds and Jorge was an excellent host. The hostel is in a beautiful setting as well, I spent several hours just lounging in the hammocks and appreciating the... More

If you want to visit Costa Rica north zone, and Rio Celeste, let me recomend you Rio Celeste Backpackers and Heliconias Lodge and raintforest, there you can find the one of the most biodiversity bird watching tour and also friendly people ever.

We had planned to spend two nights at the Backpackers, but because of the great surroundings and the great hosts we have spend 4 nights. You can do so many great things, for instance a day to the Rio Celeste National park and another day to nearby Rincon de la Vieja national park.Rio Celeste Backpackers is best place to base... More