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The best adventure in Costa Rica: Our 3-Day Pacuare & lodge experience. All included for $535 / person. Learn more here.

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      Trips & experiences

      • 4-Day Ultimate
        $1060 / person. 4 nights, 4 days at two locations
      • 3-Day Raft + Zip
        $535 / person. All inclusive at Rio Vista Lodge
        Popular!
      • 2-Day Pacuare
        $425 / person. Raft in & raft out at Rio Vista Lodge
      • Camino de Costa Rica
        Hike across the country from the Caribbean to the Pacific

      Adventures

      • Pacuare River Rafting
        The best whitewater rafting in the world
      • Pack Rafting
        Inflatable kayaking on the Rio Pejibaye or Rio Pacuare
      • Canyoning
        Waterfall rappelling down Silencio Creek
      • Zipline & Tarzan Swing
        Our canopy tour is part of our 3 and 4 day experience
      • Whitewater Rentals
        Kayaks, packrafts and rafts available for rent
        New!

      Our best all-inclusive trip: 3-Day Raft + Zip

      pacuare river rafting by huacas falls
      pacuare river bath
      drone shot of three paddleboats on the Pacuare River
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      pacuare river rafting by huacas falls
      pacuare river bath
      drone shot of three paddleboats on the Pacuare River
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  • Accommodations

      Rio Vista Lodge, Pacuare River

      • Rio Vista LodgeThe newest lodge on the Pacuare. Available on our 2, 3 and 4 day experience

      Turrialba Vista, Sitio de Mata

      • Turrialba VistaOur B & B located in Sitio de Mata, 15 minutes from the Pacuare River

      POC Lodge, Pacuare River

      • POC LodgeAvailable for our student groups or by special request
  • Blog

      Recent posts

      Nature Walk at Rio Vista Lodge

      Posted on April 30, 2025

      Our backyard run: The Rio Pejibaye

      Posted on April 5, 2025

      Exploring the Upper Upper Pacuare

      Posted on March 22, 2025
  • Trip Planning

      Pacuare Outdoor Center

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      • Pacuare Pledge
        Protecting the Pacuare River and building our community

      Your adventure

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Pacuare Outdoor Center logo
  • Trips & Experiences
      • 4-Day Ultimate
        $1060 / person. 4 nights, 4 days at two locations
      • 3-Day Raft + Zip — Most Popular!
        $535 / person. Class II, III & IV rafting | Zipline, Tarzan Swing | All inclusive at Rio Vista Lodge
      • 2-Day Pacuare
        $425 / person. Raft in & raft out at Rio Vista Lodge
      • Camino de Costa Rica
        Hike across the country from the Caribbean to the Pacific
  • Adventures
      • Pacuare River Rafting
        The best whitewater rafting in the world
      • Pack Rafting
        Inflatable kayaking on the Rio Pejibaye or Rio Pacuare
      • Canyoning
        Waterfall rappelling down Silencio Creek
      • Zipline & Tarzan Swing
        Our canopy tour is part of our 3 and 4 day experience
      • Rentals
        Kayaks, packrafts and rafts available for rent
  • Accommodations
      • Rio Vista LodgeThe newest lodge on the Pacuare. Available on our 2, 3 and 4 day experience
      • Turrialba VistaOur B & B located in Sitio de Mata, 15 minutes from the Pacuare River
      • POC LodgeAvailable for our student groups or by special request
  • Contact Us & Trip Planning
      • Send a message
        And other contact information
      • WhatsApp: +506 8922-4570
        Send a WhatsApp or call
      • About us
        Meet the staff and why choose us
      • Pacuare Pledge
        Protecting the Pacuare River and building our community
      • What to pack
        Essentials for your trip
      • Directions
        Trip meeting point information
      • Travel insurance
        Get a quote in 2 minutes
      • eSIM phone data
        You’ll need a data plan for navigating Costa Rica. Our partner offers great coverage and rates
Book Now

Our best all-inclusive trip: 3-Day Raft + Zip

pacuare river rafting by huacas falls
pacuare river bath
drone shot of three paddleboats on the Pacuare River
Macaw Drop video play icon
pacuare river rafting by huacas falls
pacuare river bath
drone shot of three paddleboats on the Pacuare River
Macaw Drop video play icon
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camino de costa rica
2025 | Camino de Costa Rica | Costa Rica

Your accommodation booking tool for the Camino de Costa Rica

ByMatt February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

In 2024, we started offering Camino de Costa Rica hiking trips. As we developed this new program, we found that many people wanted to hike…

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directions to the pacuare
Pacuare River | 2025 | Costa Rica

The different sections of the Pacuare River

ByMatt February 4, 2025February 6, 2025

The Pacuare River is the most famous river in Costa Rica, with thousands rafting it in the last 40 years. The majority of this is…

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Green Airways route map
2025 | Costa Rica

Costa Rica Green Airways Flight & Route Map

ByMatt January 26, 2025January 28, 2025

Last updated January 26, 2025. Have an update on their routes and schedule? Please leave a comment below. We did not expect our SANSA Airlines…

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costa rica moon
2025 | Costa Rica

Costa Rica 2025 Celestial Events

ByMatt January 18, 2025January 18, 2025

Our 2025 celestial events calendar is listed below. From Rio Vista Lodge on the Pacuare River, far from city lights and other light pollution, the…

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The different rivers to raft in Costa Rica
2024 | Costa Rica

The different rivers to raft in Costa Rica

ByTom October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Costa Rica is a mecca for whitewater rafting. The steep terrain, rainfall, and year-long warm weather make Costa Rica one of the top destinations on…

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How far is the Pacuare River from the main cities in Costa Rica?
2024 | Costa Rica | Pacuare River

How far is the Pacuare River from the main cities in Costa Rica?

ByMatt September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Located towards the Caribbean side of the country, the Pacuare River is considered the best river for rafting in Costa Rica. With Class II, III,…

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Surf beaches in Costa Rica
2024 | Costa Rica

Surf beaches in Costa Rica

ByTom September 8, 2024September 8, 2024

The story goes that over 50 years ago, Costa Rica was being visited regularly by two types of folks. These were the scientists looking to…

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Driving to the Pacuare River
2024 | Costa Rica | Pacuare River

Driving to the Pacuare River

ByTom August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

The Pacuare River is one of the most beautiful rivers on the planet, making it a sought-after attraction for adventure lovers visiting Costa Rica. One…

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Sitio de Mata Bucket List
2024 | Costa Rica

Sitio de Mata Bucket List

ByTom August 19, 2024January 19, 2025

Just outside of Turrialba is Sitio de Mata. This is one of our favorite small towns in Costa Rica. We established our popular homestay program…

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Poas Volcano
2024 | Costa Rica

Volcanoes of Costa Rica: Poas Volcano

ByTom August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

The nations most visited park surrounds the Poas Volcano. The park covers 25 square miles. Volcan Poas is 8,850 feet, and scientists estimate it was…

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Our companies

Pacuare Outdoor Center: Lodging and rafting on the Pacuare River
Costa Rican Resource: Immersive student travel tours since 1999.
El Camino Trekking: High end El Camino de Costa Rica multi-day trekking tours.
Camino de Costa Rica Guide: Accommodation booking tool for DIY hikers on the Camino de Costa Rica

Affiliated Experiences

Six day rafting trips with Idaho River Journeys on the Middle Fork of the Salmon
4 day Rogue rafting vacations with Indigo Creek Outfitters