Sulfur and calcium carbonates mix forming vibrant blue hues in Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica.

Sulfur and calcium carbonates mix forming vibrant blue hues in Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica. Stock Photo
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Contributor:

Mostardi Photography / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

BDE24R

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48.3 MB (2.4 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3354 x 5032 px | 28.4 x 42.6 cm | 11.2 x 16.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

June 2009

Location:

Tenorio Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Costa Rica.

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Surrounded by primary cloud forest and rainforest, The Rio Celeste in Tenorio National Park is one of Costa Rica's best kept secrets. The light blue color of the river and waterfall is the result of a volcanic chemical reaction, resulting in the mixture sulfur and calcium carbonates.