Pacuare River Lodge

Definitely worth staying here for a great rafting experience and amazing location. The rafting in is only an hour, so you are there by lunch. Take a book as there are no other activities and no WiFi, but it is in a wonderful location with amazing views, so we enjoyed the peaceful afternoon and delicious dinner by candlelight. Rafting the next day was much longer and more difficult, and beautiful, finishing off with a delicious lunch on the edge of the river. Our guide Fernando was delightful, spoke excellent English and we felt extremely safe while rafting through some very fast rapids with him. The lodge is basic but very comfortable and clean, but no hot water.

We stayed for two nights at the lodge and rafted for four hours up to grade 4 rapids. Our guide Fernando was amazing. He was a great cook, safe guide on the water, showed us several beautiful waterfalls on hikes, explained about the plants and animals and made us various herbal teas for good health. A wonderful trip that was both relaxing and exhilarating. The area is fabulous. Jungle, river, wild, free and amazing. Thank you Fernando and Pacure river Lodge.

A highlight of our travels in Costa Rica. First time rafting was fabulous with an excellent guide - Fernando. Skilful, great communicator and made it fun for all of us. Also great chef! The lodge was clean, superb views, and great respite over night. Wonderful to meet other guests and learn more from their travels in this beautiful country. Birds and butterflies were a treat to enjoy as they flew across The Valley and perched on the trees in front of us. Wonderful walk to the waterfall and swim in the pool under the tower of water. Highly recommended as a package for the rafting and overnight stay in a most beautiful place that blends into the natural environment.