Costa Rica offers some of the world's best white water rafting. Wild and untamed, these brash rivers plunge through spectacularly beautiful, largely unexplored wilderness.

Pacuare River
In the Atlantic region of Costa Rica there is a protected zone of incomparable beauty that begins near the town of Siquirres and covers approximately 25,000 acres as it descends down the Talamanca Mountain Range. This is the area known as Pacuare, which constitutes one of the most important protected areas in the region. High annual rainfall, along with its proximity to the lowlands combine to nuture the complex life systems whose abundance make for extraordinary scenic beauty. This area is still inhabited by the Cabecar Indians, whose hut dwellings are spaced far apart over large distances rather than being clustered as was true of most native tribes. The Pacuare is their lifeblood, and you can hike the same paths that this indigenous tribe still uses. Trails in the Pacuare Rainforest wander in all directions, cutting through the mountains and permitting exploration, with time to understand and appreciate the beauty of this unique tropical rainforest.

The Pacuare River, located within this zone, offers some of the finest white water in Latin America. This officially designated Wild and Scenic River winds deep inside impressive primordial rainforest. Remote and scenic waters course through a wilderness of dense vegetation covering the sides of steep gorges that rise above the riverbanks. The thick undergrowth provides shelter to jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths, and numerous other species of animals and birds.

Enjoy an unforgettable overnight stay in our unique Pacuare Jungle Lodge, nestled among the trees in an enchanting and captivating rain forest Sleep peacefully in a private, wooden bungalow complete with bathroom and shower. This adventure will afford you an opportunity to explore one of the rarest pockets of untouched wilderness on this planet - an experience that is sure to live in your memory forever! Trip length: 20 miles. Difficulty: Class III-IV, moderate. Includes all meals, lodging, river and forest tour guide and rafting equipment.