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Reasons To
Visit Costa Rica

  • Adventure activities

    Whilst Costa Rica is famed for its natural beauty, there are also plenty of ways to explore the country for those seeking a bit more of an adrenalin rush. Canopy zip-line tours, white water rafting, quad biking along deserted Pacific beaches, horseriding, hiking to pristine lakes and forests, mountain biking and kayaking are just a few of the options available.

    Adventure activities

  • Ecotourism

    Costa Rica has long been heralded as a pioneer in ecotourism, with over a quarter of the country being protected as a national park or reserve. Whilst many hotels elsewhere in the world will wave the ecotourism flag with little or no real credentials, things are different in Costa Rica, where hotels can gain accreditation from a national board for implementing green practices.

    Ecotourism

  • Turtles

    July to October is the nesting season for the endangered Green Turtle, when the turtles come up on to Tortuguero beach at night to lay their eggs. It is possible to arrange trips at night to witness this fantastic natural phenomenon, and it really is a wonderful sight to see these peaceful giants so close up.

    Turtles

  • Volcanoes

    There are over 200 volcanoes in Costa Rica, many remaining active and fascinating to explore. Their landscapes range from dramatic jagged moonscapes to verdant tropical rainforest, conical in shape to rugged and barren with ancient magma flows and crater lakes. At Arenal, in particular, you may even be able to glimpse live lava flows and hear gas eruptions.

    Volcanoes

  • White water rafting

    Rafting in Costa Rica is simply spectacular and there are numerous places to try it, suitable for all levels. The Pacuare River, in particular, is the most challenging. It is a thrilling experience in a stunning setting as the surrounding tropical rainforest provides your backdrop for this adventure, complete with narrow gulleys and beautiful waterfalls along the way.

    White water rafting

  • Wildlife

    The wildlife is simply spectacular in Costa Rica and you have real chances of seeing tapirs, sloth, ocelots, coatis, caiman, numerous species of monkey, margay, turtles, iguanas, frogs, butterflies, not to mention more than 850 species of birds.

    Wildlife

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Excursions in Costa Rica: Pacuare River Rafting

This heart-thumping trip takes you along the Pacuare river's grade III and IV rapids, which wind their way through stunning virgin rainforest where a huge diversity of animals, birds and butterflies can be seen along the river's edge.

River-rafting, Costa RIca
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Pacuare River Rafting

San José & Central Valley, Costa Rica
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Wildlife & Nature

Following an early breakfast you will be collected from your hotel by a comfortable mini bus and driven east, stopping at a few hotels along the way to pick up other guests.

Upon arrival at your drop-in point you will have a safety briefing with your raft guide before entering the Pacuare river, which provides Costa Rica's most spectacular whitewater rafting experience. This heart-thumping trip takes you through grade III and IV rapids, which wind their way through stunning virgin rainforest and several narrow, steep gorges where crystalline waterfalls pour out of the surrounding greenery.

The dense jungle around San Jose is home to an incredible variety of birds and butterflies, which can be seen along the river's banks in between each set of rapids.

You will enjoy a delicious packed lunch served on an upturned raft and have the opportunity to swim in a beautiful natural pool. Change into dry clothes before continuing back to your hotel in San Jose by mini bus, which takes approximately two hours.

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