Pacuare River: Exciting Whitewater Rafting Experience in Costa Rica's Breathtaking Rainforest

Embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure on Costa Rica’s Pacuare River. Discover breathtaking rainforest scenery, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife. Book your unforgettable experience now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pacuare River - The first 4 miles consist of fun class II-III rapids that let you test your river skills and gain confidence in your team. Here you can find pockets of beautiful secondary growth forest. After about 40 minutes, you will enter the famous Pacuare River Gorge, a 5-mile (8 kilometer) stretch of some of the best white water Costa Rica has to offer. The rapids here are “Terciopelo Snake,” “Double Drop,” “Upper and Lower Huacas,” and “Pin Ball,” to name a few. You will also see the Huacas Waterfall, a 150-foot (45 meter) dramatic drop into the river.

After the gorge, the rivers opens up to a 5-mile (8 kilometer) stretch on the Valle del Pacuare, where the river has a different character. It is wide open, which gives you the opportunity to rest a bit and take the opportunity to do some wildlife spotting. The main rapids here are “Cimarrones,” “The Play Hole,” “El Indio,” and “Magnetic Rock.” The forest remains just as lush, and the rapids just as fun.

You will finish in Siquirres, where you can take a shower, change clothes, and enjoy the gardens and terrace while having a beer or two and reflecting with your new friends about the great adventure you just shared.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Air conditioned transportation
  • Equipment
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embarking on a rafting adventure on the Pacuare river is a top water-sport attraction in Costa Rica. The thrilling day-long journey spans 18 miles with a challenging 52 rapids to navigate through.

Pacuare River stands out globally for its breathtaking beauty. It resembles a genuine river canyon, bordered by steep, vibrant green cliffs. Experiencing this tour grants you an escape from city life and a unique bond with nature. Spectacular waterfalls tumble into the river from both sides while exotic birds of brilliant hues fly over. As you traverse this unspoiled terrain, the virgin tropical rainforest presents a panaromic spectacle that’s nothing short of surreal. A host of wildlife including sloths, toucans, parrots, coatis, morpho butterflies, and vividly colored frogs inhabit this area, often visible to visitors.

Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to integrate the thrill of navigating through rapids with the exquisite beauty of a rainforest.

  • Minimum age is 12 years
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ruth_s
Aug 20, 2024
Awesome experience! - I went by myself but they put me with a group and it was fun! Our tour guide was clear with instructions and all went well. I do recommend to take water shoes (since you are going to be wet) and rash guard to protect yourself from sun. Overall, it was an awesome experience!
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Changling235
Jul 23, 2024
Bucket List Experience - Loved every second. I've always wanted to try this and it did not disappoint. The water was warm, the guides were extremely friendly. The scenery was beautiful and the rapids were perfect intensity. They also provided pickup and drop-off with food included. It was a great day and I'd happily do it again.
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Kathy_v
Jun 1, 2024
Top notch experience - Absolutely the best guides. Cautious and very informative about who what where we would experience. It was fun and a very lengthy excursion.
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Daviddrew_t
Mar 22, 2024
Great Day on the Pacquare River/Whitewater Rafting. - From beginning to end it was a great day! The rafting is mindblowingly beautiful. The gorges are amazing! The wildlife sightings were an added bonus. Great Bfast to start, which is good, since the length is about 20 miiles of river. Be prepared for a work out! But all worth it! Lunch and transport back- was all timed. It’s a long fay. Pace yourself. Our river guide Kay and all the guys are super informed and fun! I would, I will be back to do it again.
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Paul_s
Feb 7, 2024
Spectacular river trip - Breath taking country, beautiful canyons, rain forest vegetation, indigenous people along shore, fantastic & challenging river; friendly, fun, expert guides - this river has everything. The breakfast & lunch were also good.
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Sushma_r
Dec 26, 2023
Awesome - Great experience- experienced and friendly guides made rafting super fun! We also got good breakfast and lunch. Lots of fun!
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Kara_e
Sep 21, 2023
Rob is the best!!! - I had an amazing rafting tour! Beauty everywhere. The experience was memorable in a fabulous way! They group of guides were fantastic and fun! I could listen to my guide, Roberto's voice all day long!PURAVIDA!Kara
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Austin_s
Aug 20, 2023
Humbling! - The scenery was amazing and humbling! The rafting was a blast, and experience il never forget. The guide was great, but the views of the mountains, rainforest, wildlife was once In a life time experience.
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Barry_m
Aug 9, 2023
Rafting is a must - Rod is the best guide and this is highlight of our trip. Everything was perfect and excellent. Two thumbs up for you guys.
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63genellep
Aug 8, 2023
I'd do it again! - This river rocks! Great action with several class IV rapids. Nothing beats floating down a river in the middle of a lush rain forest.
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