activities

Not surprising Costa Rica boasts some of the best white water rafting around. The mountainous topography and long, sometimes heavy, rainy season allow for some world class rivers and rapids. There are a number of rivers that are run by experienced outfitters. While you will surely have an exciting adventure as rapids range from Class I all the way up to Class V, you will also get to see some of the more natural and scenic places in the country.

The following is an overview of rafting rivers by the Costa Rica Tourism Board:

• Reventazon: The Tucurrique section (Class III) is easy enough for first-timers. The Pascua section (Class IV-V) is very wild, and requires previous rafting experience. Can be run year round
• Pacuare: The country's longest and most spectacular river trip (Class III-IV), can be run from mid May to mid March. Two day trip recommended.
• Sarapiqui: Beautiful river (Class II-III), good trip for beginners. Can be run out of San Jose or Arenal area, from mid May to mid March.
• Savegre: Another beautiful river (Class II-III) perfect for first-time rafting experience. River trips leave from Manuel Antonio and Quepos, May to January.
• Naranjo: A wild river (Class III-IV) near Quepos that requires some rafting experience. Run from June to November
• El General: A popular three-day kayaking or rafting trip (class III-IV) best during the height of the rainy season, September to November.