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Costa Rica is considered to be one of the best destinations for white water rafting. The rivers have different rapids such as from Class II to Class V rapids and ideal for\u00a0all ages and levels. Some of the country\u2019s most well known rivers are the\u00a0Corobici, Rios Pacuare, Sarapiqui and Reventaz\u00f3n are also great for water rafting. There will be professional guide to\u00a0ensure that all experiences are safe, fun and memorable.<\/p>\n

Corobic\u00ed River:<\/h3>\n

\"white-water-rafting\"<\/a>Corobici is a wide and fast-flowing class I and II river with regular waves. It is located right in the heart of the Guanacaste province. This is the calmest rafting trip in Costa Rica.\u00a0This experience is great for all ages and levels and also ideal for elder people as well as kids. If you leisurely raft along this tranquil river, you might spot one of the more than 300 species of birds from the nearby Palo Verde National Park. From the river you can spot several species of wild animals and colorful birds.\u00a0The Corobici river gets its water from hydroelectric and irrigation releases from Lake Arenal which makes this river one of the cleanest and freshest in the country. As its\u00a0\u00a0class I and II water is steady and smooth, and don’t require much paddling. While paddling, you can also spot some underwater life.<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0Rios Tropicales<\/a><\/address>\n
email: info@riostropicales.com<\/address>\n
Call: +506 2233-6455<\/address>\n

Pacuare River<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Pacuare-River\"<\/a>The Pacuare River is renowned for its wonderful beauty rich biodiversity. It is surrounded by green Rainforest and dozens of cascading waterfalls. It is bordered by sharp green walls.\u00a0The\u00a0 river winds along the lush valley of Turrialba in the Central Valley of Costa Rica known for its exuberant beauty, wildlife and great rapids. If you go for a water rafting trip in Pacuare, you will enjoy\u00a0the feel totally detached from the civilized life and will be totally connected with the nature. You will enjoy watching waterfalls cascade into the river water and also the tropical colorful birds flying overhead. While descending, you will also enjoy watching amazing tropical rainforest view of the surrounding area.\u00a0You will also explore an abundant wildlife. Though it is not a much challenging river yet it has a lot of rapids. Due to its challenging and tough rapids and amazing surrounding beauty, this river is called as one of the top ten river trips in the world by National Geographic.<\/p>\n

Website: Exploradores Outdoors<\/a><\/address>\n
Toll free:\u00a01-646-205-0828<\/address>\n
Phone: +(506) 2222-6262<\/address>\n

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Reventaz\u00f3n River:<\/h3>\n

\"The<\/a>If you want to enjoy white water rafting in late dry season months March and April, then it will be best to choose Reventazon, one of Costa Rica’s top rivers that maintains\u00a0very good water levels, as other rivers start getting really low.\u00a0The Reventaz\u00f3n (reh vehn tah SOHN) gathers its waters from the rugged core of the Cordillera de Talamanca.\u00a0It has the hardest commercial runs in the country, as well as the biggest white water. This river has\u00a0\u00a0it has two different sections to choose from:\u00a0Pascua and Florida.\u00a0The Florida section of the mighty Reventaz\u00f3n River is some of the fastest and best 10 miles of Class III rapids you’ll ever paddle.<\/p>\n

Website: Rainforest Tours<\/a><\/address>\n
Call:\u00a01-888-735-0703<\/address>\n
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R\u00edo Toro or Bull River:<\/h3>\n

\"toro-river-rafting\"<\/a>Rio Toro is the river\u00a0ranges from class II to class IV,\u00a0offers some of the best rafting in Costa Rica. It is an aggressive river but it\u00a0is an ideal for experienced riders and adventurous beginners. This\u00a0ride is filled with nonstop class 3 and 4 rapids which are challenging for even the most advanced person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Website:\u00a0Arenal Net<\/a><\/address>\n
email:\u00a0info@arenal.net<\/address>\n
Toll free (USA & Canada): 888-456-3212<\/address>\n
Costa Rica local: +506-2479-8811<\/address>\n

Sarapiqu\u00ed River:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/a>The Sarapiqu\u00ed river is known as the scenic river of Costa Rica’s tropical rain forest.\u00a0It is used for rafting through 35 Kilometers, with all the range of difficulty in three different sections which\u00a0run from 1200 ft of altitude and a flow volume of around 1,300 ft3\/second with difficulty of class IV and V to a final altitude of 100 ft and a flow rate of 5,000 ft3\/second and difficulty of class.\u00a0This Atlantic slope river has something for everyone who are interested in water rafting and its class III rapids are perfect for the beginners. While rafting on this river, you will enjoy both thrilling adventure and relaxed time and while paddling on the steady and calm water, you will also get the opportunity to spot different species of wildlife. Its beautiful picturesque also attract the nature lovers particularly the bird watchers. This river\u00a0has its origin on the Deception Depression between the Po\u00e1s and Barba volcanoes and runs for 85 Kms (53 Miles) to the San Juan River \u00a0which is the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.<\/p>\n

Website: Pozo Azul Adventures<\/a><\/address>\n
email:\u00a0info@haciendapozoazul.com
\nPhone: 877-810-6903<\/address>\n
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