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In the Atlantic region of Costa Rica there is a protected zone of incomparable beauty that begins near the town of Siquirres and covers approximately 25,000 acres as it descends down the Talamanca Mountain Range. This is the area known as Pacuare, which constitutes one of the most important protected areas in the region. High annual rainfall, along with its proximity to the lowlands combine to nature the complex life systems whose abundance make for extraordinary scenic beauty. This area is still inhabited by the Cabecar Indians, you can hike the same paths that this indigenous tribe still uses. |
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The Pacuare River, located within this zone, offers some of the finest white water in Latin America. This officially designated Wild and Scenic River winds deep inside impressive primordial rainforest. Remote and scenic waters course through a wilderness of dense vegetation covering the sides of steep gorges that rise above the riverbanks. The thick undergrowth provides shelter to jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths, and numerous other species of animals and birds. |
| Located strategically inside this zone of protected wilderness, and accessible only by the Pacuare River or by hike, is the Pacuare Lodge, a jungle oasis nestled in the middle of an enchanting rainforest. We offer this unforgettable escape in connection with white-water rafting and hiking packages. |  |
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You're invited to join us for an unforgettable day of adventure and discovery on our
"Treasures of Costa Rica" . This full-day tour is the perfect blend of free-spirited adventure
and awe-inspiring discovery. You will explore three of Costa Rica's most unique regions - the vast Central Valley, the meandering
Sarapiqui River, and the densely forested Braulio Carillo National Park.
Or if you prefer, try one of our other amazing packages we describe below: |
RATES VALID UNTIL DEC 31, 2007 |
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| 1-DAY SARAPIQUI WHITE-WATER RAFTING TRIP - (CLASS III) | |
| This narrow, low-volume river is ideal for white-water novices, as well as families, all of
whom will enjoy its moderately flowing rapids, interspersed with tranquil stretches. The journey is also excellent for bird-watchers and
other nature lovers, as the river stretches its way through lush vegetation that is home to hummingbirds, toucans, woodpeckers, and
scores of other native bird species. We will pick you up from your San José hotel between 6:00 and 6:45 a.m., driving approximately 2½ hours to the river put-in. A traditional breakfast is served at a restaurant en route. After a short safety briefing, you will rig your raft and begin the journey downriver. River time: approximately 2½ - 3 hours, depending on the water level. Lunch is served on the banks of the river. Take out will be in the afternoon, at which time you can change into dry clothes before your return to San José at approximately 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.
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| 1-DAY PACUARE RIVER WHITE-WATER RAFTING TRIP - (CLASS IV) | |
| You will traverse 20 miles of remote and scenic waters that course through a wilderness of
dense vegetation covering the sides of steep gorges that rise above the riverbanks. The thick undergrowth provides shelter for jaguars,
ocelots, monkeys, sloths, and numerous other species of animals and birds. After being picked up at your hotel in San José between 6:00
and 6:30 a.m. in a comfortable minibus, you will be driven through Cartago and past scenic sugarcane and coffee plantations at the base
of Turrialba Volcano, making a stop for breakfast. The ride to the river-put in at Tres Equis, including the breakfast stop, is
approximately 3 hours. After some brief security instructions, we’ll start out on the rafting journey. You’ll break for lunch of cold
meats, cheeses, fruits, bread and juice served along the river’s edge by your Aventuras Naturales guides. River time is at least 4 hours, depending on the water level. A safety kayaker will accompany us. The take out is in Siquírres, where we’ll stop to shower and change into dry clothes. The trip back to your San José hotel will be about 2 hours, arriving at approximately 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. Rafters should be physically fit for this trip, although no previous white-water experience is necessary.
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| 1-DAY TREASURES OF COSTA RICA | |
| The excitement begins as soon as we pick you up at your San José hotel. Our knowledgeable, entertaining bilingual guides will explain the customs and culture of the people who live in the quite little pueblos that dot the countryside of the Province of Alajuela. You’ll pass by gourmet coffee plantations where traditional harvesting techniques are still used. We will stop for breakfast at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you can enjoy a robust cup of Costa Rican coffee and a hearty, traditional breakfast. In the background, you will be surrounded by the rainforest canopy and tropical vegetation. After breakfast, you’ll explore the grounds and see living examples of the butterfly’s life cycle in the world’s largest Butterfly Garden. You’ll see the fuzzy caterpillars, mysterious cocoons, and the beautiful butterflies, learning about the winged creature’s battle for survival along the way. The Garden houses many varieties of beautiful butterflies in their natural habitats, including the stunning Blue Morph, with its vivid blue wings set against the tropical greenery. Next, you’ll listen to the electric hum of the hummingbird’s tiny wings as dozens of these creatures fly around in the Hummingbird Gallery. Here, you can stop and gaze as the planet’s smallest birds hover before you, their wings beating at lightning speed. We’ll then head on a short walk through dense rainforest, in search of enchanting waterfalls. On this short, 20-minute hike, we’ll pass four dazzling waterfalls, each one tumbling from the heavens. The hypnotizing rhythm and cool mist from the waterfalls will sooth your spirit and mind as you are enveloped in nature’s beauty. After we emerge from the charms of the rainforest, you’ll head to the banks of the Sarapiquí River, where a two-hour Class III white-water rafting adventure awaits you. Each raft will be led by a professional, bilingual guide, who will instruct you on safety precautions and paddling techniques. Then, you’ll head down river, elevating your senses as you anticipate the rapids ahead and follow the instructions shouted by your leader. The pounding rapids will help you hone your skills quickly, as water spills over the sides of your raft, passing beneath giant tree limbs and tropical forests. The adrenaline-packed rapids are tempered by gentle stretches, perfect for observing toucans, bright tropical vegetation, and other mammals and birds. You’ll enjoy a much-deserved picnic lunch along the riverbank, an informal restaurant with unmatched ambience. At the end of this unforgettable day, you’ll have time to shower and change into dry clothes in our private facilities before we return to San José.
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