Pacuare River
The Pacuare River, whose headwaters begin on the Atlantic slope in the Talamanca mountain range, runs about 68 miles (108 km) until reaching the Caribbean Sea on Costa Rica's central coast. This is the quintessential tropical river, with stunning scenery and abounding wildlife.
The Pacuare, Costa Rica's most scenic and most accessible river, spans some of the country's most diverse terrain, passing through densely vegetated primary rain forest, lowland tropical forest and towering waterfalls. Jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths and hundreds of species of birds make this tropical environment their home.
With rapids ranging all the way up to class V, the Pacuare is easilly Costa Rica's premier white water rafting river. National Geographic called it one of the world's top 10 river trips in the world, not just due to its challenging rapids, but also because of the stunning scenery that lines its shores. This river is intended for experienced and adventurous rafters. Multiple day trips are available to combine the exhilarating rafting adventures with exploration of waterfalls, hiking trails and natural springs along the way.
Pacuare River itineraries from local insiders
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Traveling Solo In Arenal and Monteverde
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Experiences in Pacuare River
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One Day Pacuare from Turrialba
Where to stay in Pacuare River
From boutique lodges to luxury resorts, every Pacuare River accommodation is hand-picked by our local insiders for location, comfort, and character.
Pacuare Lodge
Situated within Costa Rica’s Caribbean region along the banks of the Pacuare River, the Pacuare Lodge is an experience in comfort, conservation and community. The lodge is nestled within a 25,000-acre protected area known as Pacuare, which begins near the town of Turrialba and descends down the Talamancan mountain range.
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Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.
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