Fly Fishing Adventure in Costa Rica
Operated from Rio Niño Lodge in the Río Niño corridor, with guided days to the region’s rivers (including trips to the famous turquoise Río Celeste area, about 1 hour from the lodge).
Book Your Fly Fishing Trip
Choose your dates and package below to secure your spot.
RV-Friendly Camping & Nearby Stays
Use the buttons below for directions to Rio Niño Lodge. Note: the lodge is ~1 hour from Tenorio’s Treasures (Río Celeste area) in the Río Niño corridor.
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RV Campgrounds Near Río Celeste
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Tenorio’s Treasures (iOverlander)
Four sites with private access to Río Celeste and walking distance to Tenorio Volcano National Park (~1 hour from the lodge). Electricity available; 2 cold showers; toilets (not the cleanest per user notes); potable water (no standard hand/dish tap). Frequent toucan sightings. Self check-in (₡5,000 per person/night) — pick a spot and someone will come by to collect.
⚡ Power🚿 Cold showers (2)🚽 Toilets 🚰 Potable water🦜 Wildlife🚶 Near park🏞️ Río access -
RVinCR (La Paz, Río Celeste)
RV park in an idyllic mountain setting ~10 minutes from Tenorio Volcano National Park (Río Celeste area). Great base with wifi, on-site laundry, showers & restrooms, and security camera monitoring. Self-guided and guided tours to private waterfalls and river access (including Río Celeste) available. Easy day-trips: La Fortuna / Lake Arenal (~1 hr), Miravalles hot springs & mud baths (~1 hr), San José (<4 hrs), Pacific Coast (~2.5 hrs), Cahuita (Caribbean, ~5 hrs).
📶 Wi-Fi🧺 Laundry room🚿 Showers 🚻 Restrooms🎥 Security monitored🌊 Waterfall & river access🗺️ Tours available
Nearby Stays (Non-RV)
Prefer a room or lodge stay? Book directly below.
Big, quiet rooms with A/C set on large grounds off the main road. Breakfast included. Reported rate: ₡18,000 per room/night. Reviewer noted cheaper in-town options (₡12–15k) were more basic (fan only, no breakfast).
Flat spot near the road (a bit noisy). Fast Wi-Fi reported; shade in the morning. No services (no showers, water, or toilets). Note: iOverlander cannot verify if wild camping is permitted. Always confirm local rules and obtain consent where required.
Info above is summarized from iOverlander and RVinCR. Conditions, pricing, and amenities can change—always check the linked pages or call ahead before you roll in.
Other Things to Do Near the Lodge
Planning a longer stay? Here are popular experiences with approximate drive times from the lodge (Río Niño corridor).
Famous for the turquoise Río Celeste and waterfall. Park trails are well-marked; the main waterfall trail is a moderate hike with stairs.
Arenal Volcano viewpoints, La Fortuna Waterfall, Mistico Hanging Bridges, hot springs, wildlife walks, and cave tours.
Pacific-side sailing and snorkel cruises with chances to spot dolphins, turtles, and seasonal whales; easy beach-day add-ons.
Calmer bay than Coco—great for family paddles, snorkeling trips, sunset catamarans, and sport-fishing charters.
Quick Ideas You Can Book
- Arenal Volcano + Hanging Bridges + La Fortuna Waterfall combo day
- Tabacón/Baldi hot springs soak (evening)
- Catamaran sail & snorkel from Playas del Coco
- Zipline, tubing & mud bath adventure (Rincón de la Vieja area)
- Venado Caves guided tour
- Sloth & wildlife night walk (La Fortuna)
- Chocolate & coffee tasting (Papagayo/Coco area)
- Mistico Hanging Bridges birding morning
- Lake Arenal kayaking
- Sport-fishing charters (Papagayo Gulf)
- Río Celeste trail (weather-permitting)
- Waterfall hopping + hot river soak near La Fortuna
Tip: Weather can affect water color at Río Celeste and trail conditions. Check the park site and recent tour reviews before you go.
What Guests Are Saying
“We stayed for 3 nights in the Lodge, it was very well equipped and the Hosts are excellent people and very accommodating, I would highly recommend this venue for relaxing and for Fishing.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What species do you target?
Primarily machaca and guapote (rainbow bass), with seasonal opportunities for snook and other river species.
Do I need fly fishing experience?
No—our guides teach casting and river etiquette on site. Spin tackle can be arranged on request.
What’s included?
Licensed guide, boat where applicable, drinking water, and required safety gear. Pack list provided after booking.
Best time of year?
Year-round. Water color and flow vary with rain; we monitor conditions and advise the best windows.
Can you help with transport or lodging?
Yes—see the Nearby Stays section above or book our on-site lodge rooms on this page.
