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Pacuare River Rafting & Jungle Lodge

Two days of class III–IV rapids with a night in a riverside eco-lodge

Duration
2 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Group size
2–16
Minimum age
12
Cancellation
Moderate
Meeting point
San José or Siquirres pickup
Operated by
Quetzal Ríos Costa Rica

Overview

The Pacuare cuts through a roadless gorge of primary rainforest, waterfalls tumbling straight into the river. Day one runs the upper section of class III rapids before you pull up at a lodge reachable only by raft.

After a night of jungle sounds and an optional canopy or hike, day two tackles the steeper class IV canyon section, including the narrow Dos Montañas gorge, before take-out near Siquirres.

Highlights

  • Around 30 km of class III–IV whitewater
  • Night at a raft-access-only eco-lodge
  • Waterfalls inside the Pacuare gorge
  • Optional zip line or waterfall hike

Included

  • Round-trip transfers from San José
  • Professional rafting guides and safety kayaker
  • All rafting gear
  • 1 night lodge, 4 meals

Not included

  • Optional activities at the lodge
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Before you go

No previous rafting experience needed, but you must be able to swim and follow paddling commands.

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