The Pacuare River has been declared one of the top 5 rafting rivers in the world by the Discovery Channel. Located on Costa Rica's Atlantic slope, the Pacuare River runs along the southern border of the Talamanca mountain range amid lush tropical forest.

Our Class III-IV whitewater rafting on the Pacuare will take you through a long gorge of tropical forest and primary rainforest, and past amazing waterfalls. A wide variety of birds and butterflies, hard to see mammals and reptiles are all part of our trip.

Ríos Tropicales has been able to purchase over 1000 acres of virgin rain forest for total protection where our Lodge has been established. Immersed in the jungle, rustic, comfortable and clean, you will see why Condé Nast nominated us for the Ecotourism Award. Enjoy relaxing in our private bungalows or our three story multi-room lodge with superb views of the river. The unique architecture of our bungalows and buildings follow designs by local Cabécar Indians and local "campesinos".

Rooms are spacious with double and single beds. Fall asleep listening to the rush of the river, and wake up to the sounds of toucans and other birds. Waterfalls and natural pools surround our private reserve, and we produce our own energy with a hydroelectric generator.