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Pacuare River -
White Water Rafting (Class III-IV)
The Pacuare River, or the
Río Pacuare, in Costa Rica has its source in the Cordillera de Talamanca
and flows approximately 108 km to the Caribbean. It is a popular location for
white water rafting and riverboarding has been named one of the top 10 river
trips in the world by National Geographic. The rainforests that surround the
river are breathtaking and they are home to exotic species such as jaguars,
monkeys, ocelots, and a very large number of birds.
It is not difficult
to paddle the entire lower Pacuare in a day, but overnight trips are much more
relaxed. With a two-day trip it is possible to hike up two or three side
canyons; a three day trip allows time to explore the jungle by way of the
numerous trails that have been used by the local Indians and "Campesinos" for
years. The low beaches are not good places to camp because the river often
rises dramatically at night. Most of the prime camping spots above the inner
gorge are privately owned. There is a privately owned campground that caters to
private groups at the cable crossing approximately 3 miles (5 km) below Tres
Equis.
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