Experience one of National Geographic's most celebrated white water rafting rivers on an unforgettable full-day adventure from Puerto Viejo. Journey deep into Costa Rica's Caribbean rainforest to conquer the legendary Pacuare River, where exhilarating Class III-IV rapids, towering canyon walls, cascading waterfalls, and pristine tropical jungle create one of the world's most spectacular rafting experiences. Your adventure begins with convenient hotel pickup in Puerto Viejo before traveling through Costa Rica's beautiful Caribbean countryside to the rafting operations center. Start the day with a traditional Costa Rican breakfast while meeting your certified bilingual rafting guides, who provide a complete safety briefing and professional equipment before launching onto the river. Throughout approximately 30 kilometers (18 miles) of rafting, you'll experience exciting rapids balanced with peaceful sections where you can admire rainforest, photograph waterfalls, and search for wildlife and tropical birds. Midway through the journey, enjoy a delicious riverside lunch surrounded by nature before continuing downstream through one of Costa Rica's most breathtaking river canyons.