| Some people like a relaxing vacation on the white | | | | of these tours, if you are really interested in |
| sand beaches under the warm tropical sun, others | | | | eco-tourism, try the Carbon Neutral Pacuare River |
| are more for the warm weather and rushing | | | | Whitewater rafting tour that gives proceeds to |
| water! Costa Rica offers the best of both worlds | | | | local communities and prides itself in running a |
| for everyone in the family. And if you are looking | | | | carbon neutral tour! |
| for an activity that everyone in the family can do, | | | | Sarapiqui River: |
| try whitewater rafting one of the hundreds of | | | | Known as one of Costa Rica's most beautiful |
| courses here in this tropical paradise of Central | | | | rivers, the Sarapiqui River is a popular destination |
| America! | | | | for whitewater rafters seeking something |
| The great thing about whitewater rafting is that | | | | accessible and fun. This trip is advertised as being |
| there are levels for everyone. If you want a | | | | fantastic for nature lovers, birdwatchers and |
| family friendly ride that is okay for children as | | | | outdoor enthusiast as the foliage of the rainforest |
| well, you can certainly participate in the lower | | | | and fauna activity along the river is stupendous. |
| classes of rapids such as class I or class II. If you | | | | Woodpeckers, hummingbirds, toucans are |
| want more adventure, try a class III or class IV! | | | | regularly spotted along this ride. The rapids are |
| Generally large whitewater rafting tours average | | | | moderately rough but the journey has plenty of |
| at about $100 per person. This includes the | | | | peaceful stretches for you to enjoy the stunning |
| instructional orientation, a guide, breakfast, lunch | | | | surroundings. |
| and materials such as helmets and lifejackets you | | | | Reventazon River: |
| will need on your boat. | | | | These rapids are the safest rapids in Costa Rica |
| Are you second guessing whether this is right for | | | | that has a tour of only class I and a new tour of |
| you. Costa Rica is the best place to try it and | | | | both class I&II. This tour was designed specifically |
| many new whitewater rafting fans have returned | | | | for all types of people and all ages so if you have |
| to Costa Rica to become instructors on the rapids | | | | children this is the perfect family adventure! The |
| in this tropical paradise. Perhaps after your | | | | tour is between 1.5 and 2 hours and passes |
| fantastic dream vacation in Costa Rica you will | | | | through the jungle and by banana plantations. |
| too! | | | | Pejibaye River: |
| Below are four hot spots near San Jose to raft | | | | Situated only thirty minutes fro Turrialba, this is a |
| on that are popular, safe and highly | | | | great rafting location for those interested in the |
| recommended: | | | | moderate rapids of class II&III that is still family |
| Pacuare River: | | | | appropriate. It is also a half day tour that can |
| All of the Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting tours | | | | either be combined with an afternoon tour either |
| go through the heart of the most impressive | | | | in Turrialba or in the city. This tour is will wrap |
| rainforests in Costa Rica. The dense foliage of this | | | | around through the volcanic mountains and pass |
| primary tropical rainforest, cascading waterfalls, | | | | coffee and sugar cane plantations. This is a highly |
| and exhilarating river rapids are totally worth the | | | | recommended tour with vast array of fauna and |
| full day trip. This river offers a variety of classes | | | | flora. |
| of rapids ranging from class I-IV so you will get | | | | So if you are seeking a great outdoor adventure |
| the perfect combination of relaxation and | | | | look into whitewater rafting while you explore the |
| excitement over your roughly 15 mile cruise. Out | | | | diamond of the Americas, Costa Rica. |