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

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      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
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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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Hiking the Turrialba Volcano
2024 | Turrialba

Hiking the Turrialba Volcano

ByTom September 1, 2024September 1, 2024

Overlooking the town of Turrialba is the Turrialba Volcano. From the center of Turrialba, you will need to drive 15 miles and these are Costa…

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Exploring Aquiares Waterfall in Turrialba
Turrialba | 2024

Exploring Aquiares Waterfall in Turrialba

ByMatt May 18, 2024May 18, 2024

Sitting at the base of a volcano, the Turrialba Valley is primed with waterfalls. One of the most famous is the Aquiares Waterfall, located in…

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Visiting the Southwest Airlines Repurpose with Purpose workshop
2024 | Turrialba

Visiting the Southwest Airlines Repurpose with Purpose workshop

ByMatt April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Every four years, the 737s airplanes at Southwest Airlines see an interior upgrade. As much as possible, these items are recycled to avoid a landfill….

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Sitio mata costa rica
Turrialba | 2024

Our favorite facts and trivia about Turrialba

ByMatt March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Our homebase for our river operation and your launching point for Pacuare River rafting is Turrialba. The official population of Turrialba is 26,680 people, which…

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las-trillizas
2024 | Costa Rica | Turrialba

Turrialba Waterfalls: Visiting Cataratas las Trillizas

ByMatt February 14, 2024May 19, 2024

The combination of plentiful rainfall and unique topography add up to seemingly endless waterfalls in Costa Rica. These treasures are located everywhere in this country,…

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pacuare kayaking
Costa Rica | 2024 | Turrialba

The Best Things to Do in Turrialba

ByMatt January 31, 2024May 18, 2024

With our office and Rafting Center located in Turrialba, our guides and staff know the town and area well. Below is a list of our…

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Nortico Farm sign Costa Rica
Costa Rica | 2023 | Turrialba

Visiting the Nortico Cacao Farm

ByMatt December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Just fifteen minutes from our Turrialba location, and on the way to the Pacuare River is Nortico Cacao Farm, a sustainable family farm located in…

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Praise for the Pejibaye River
2023 | Turrialba

Praise for the Pejibaye River

ByMatt November 22, 2023April 14, 2024

Named after the fruit and often overshadowed by the Pacuare River or even the Reventazon, our other local river, the Pejibaye (pronounced “Pay-He-Bah-Hay”) is a…

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Places To Stay: Casa Turire, Turrialba
Turrialba

Places To Stay: Casa Turire, Turrialba

ByStaff October 27, 2020November 17, 2023

Casa Turire Casa Turire has been one of our favorites since we started. The grounds are some of the lushest you will find anywhere in…

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Pacuare River, Costa Rica
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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