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| Whitewater rafting is a popular sport in Costa | | | | mile cruise. Out of these tours, if you are really |
| Rica and a great way to see the biodiversity of | | | | interested in eco-tourism, try the Carbon Neutral |
| the country, try these hot spots say Costa Rica | | | | Pacuare River Whitewater rafting tour that gives |
| for Less experts Some people like a relaxing | | | | proceeds to local communities and prides itself in |
| vacation on the white sand beaches under the | | | | running a carbon neutral tour! |
| warm tropical sun, others are more for the warm | | | | Sarapiqui River: |
| weather and rushing water! Costa Rica offers | | | | Known as one of Costa Rica´s most beautiful |
| the best of both worlds for everyone in the | | | | rivers, the Sarapiqui River is a popular destination |
| family. And if you are looking for an activity that | | | | for whitewater rafters seeking something |
| everyone in the family can do, try whitewater | | | | accessible and fun. This trip is advertised as |
| rafting one of the hundreds of courses here in | | | | being fantastic for nature lovers, birdwatchers and |
| this tropical paradise of Central America! | | | | outdoor enthusiast as the foliage of the rainforest |
| The great thing about whitewater rafting is that | | | | and fauna activity along the river is stupendous. |
| there are levels for everyone. If you want a | | | | Woodpeckers, hummingbirds, toucans are |
| family friendly ride that is okay for children as | | | | regularly spotted along this ride. The rapids are |
| well, you can certainly participate in the lower | | | | moderately rough but the journey has plenty of |
| classes of rapids such as class I or class II. If | | | | peaceful stretches for you to enjoy the stunning |
| you want more adventure, try a class III or class | | | | surroundings. |
| IV! Generally large whitewater rafting tours | | | | Reventazon River: |
| average at about $100 per person. This includes | | | | These rapids are the safest rapids in Costa Rica |
| the instructional orientation, a guide, breakfast, | | | | that has a tour of only class I and a new tour of |
| lunch and materials such as helmets and | | | | both class I&II. This tour was designed |
| lifejackets you will need on your boat. | | | | specifically for all types of people and all ages so if |
| Are you second guessing whether this is right for | | | | you have children this is the perfect family |
| you. Costa Rica is the best place to try it and | | | | adventure! The tour is between 1.5 and 2 hours |
| many new whitewater rafting fans have returned | | | | and passes through the jungle and by banana |
| to Costa Rica to become instructors on the rapids | | | | plantations. |
| in this tropical paradise. Perhaps after your | | | | Pejibaye River: |
| fantastic dream vacation in Costa Rica you will | | | | Situated only thirty minutes fro Turrialba, this is a |
| too! | | | | great rafting location for those interested in the |
| Below are four hot spots near San Jose to raft | | | | moderate rapids of class II&III that is still family |
| on that are popular, safe and highly | | | | appropriate. It is also a half day tour that can |
| recommended: | | | | either be combined with an afternoon tour either |
| Pacuare River: | | | | in Turrialba or in the city. This tour is will wrap |
| All of the Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting tours | | | | around through the volcanic mountains and pass |
| go through the heart of the most impressive | | | | coffee and sugar cane plantations. This is a |
| rainforests in Costa Rica. The dense foliage of | | | | highly recommended tour with vast array of |
| this primary tropical rainforest, cascading | | | | fauna and flora. |
| waterfalls, and exhilarating river rapids are totally | | | | So if you are seeking a great outdoor adventure |
| worth the full day trip. This river offers a | | | | look into whitewater rafting while you explore the |
| variety of classes of rapids ranging from class | | | | diamond of the Americas, Costa Rica. |
| I-IV so you will get the perfect combination of | | | | |