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  • Trips & Adventures

      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
      Macaw Drop video play icon
  • 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

      Our backyard run: The Rio Pejibaye

      Posted on April 5, 2025

      Exploring the Upper Upper Pacuare

      Posted on March 22, 2025
      camino de costa rica

      Your accommodation booking tool for the Camino de Costa Rica

      Posted on February 15, 2025
  • Trip Planning

      Pacuare Outdoor Center

      Our company

      • 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

      Your adventure

      • What to pack
        Essentials for your trip
      • Directions
        Trip meeting point information
      • Travel insurance
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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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ByTom April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

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Pacuare River, Costa Rica
Experiences

2-Day Pacuare
3-Day Raft + Zip
4-Day Ultimate

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Rio Vista Lodge
Turrialba Vista
Pacuare Eco-Lodge

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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