General Information About Pacuare River Rafting 1 Day
Raft one of the world’s top rivers – the Pacuare! Our one-day trip is a full day of paddling exciting whitewater past cascading waterfalls and the spectacular rainforest. The Pacuare’s class 3 and 4 rapids are suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, ages 12 and older, who are ready for adventure and being physically active all day. After an early pick-up at your San Jose area hotel, we will drive to Cartago – Costa Rica’s historic capital city – and through small towns and countryside to the rafting hub of Turrialba. We’ll stop for breakfast (included) and afterward head to the Pacuare River put-in. At the river, your guides will outfit you with rafting equipment and give a paddling explanation and safety talk.
Then the fun begins! We’ll paddle 18 miles downriver through class 3 and 4 rapids like “Huacas,” “Rodeo,” “Pinball,” “Cimarrones,” and “Dos Montañas.” Along the way, we’ll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. After finishing rafting, you’ll be able to change into dry clothes before driving back to San Jose.
Our Pacuare River Rafting 1 Day tour includes breakfast, picnic lunch, 5 hours of rafting, professional river guides and a safety kayaker, rafting equipment, and transportation from and to your San Jose area hotel.
What to bring and wear:
- Swimsuit.
- Quick-dry shorts or leggings.
- Long-sleeved quick-dry shirt for sun protection.
- Cap.
- Strap for your sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses.
- Waterproof eco-friendly sunblock (studies show that sunscreen also harms freshwater ecosystems like it does coral reefs).
- Water shoes, strap-on sandals, or tennis shoes that can get settlement de lista.
- A full set of clothes and dry shoes for after rafting.
