Turrialba Surroundings - Pacuare River Río Pacuare
The Pacuare River in one of Costa Rica's most exciting and scenic rivers offering excellent white-water excursions. The Pacuare flows through scenic canyons covered with virgin rainforest. Calm stretches of the river that separate Class IV rapids allow river runners to enjoy the attractive scenery of high green canyon walls that appear nearly vertical.
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Many travellers choose to experience the Pacuare on two or three-day trips (1 day trips are available) because of its remote location. Throughout the day there is swimming and tributaries are explored, several of them culminating at the Pacuare in dramatic waterfalls from the surrounding canyons.
The Pacuare River was declared a "wild and scenic" river in 1986 (the first in Central America) and is now protected by the government. Nevertheless, the National Electric Company is investigating the effects of building a hydroelectric dam. Several tour companies offer rafting trips on the Pacuare River.
The Pacuare River was declared a "wild and scenic" river in 1986 (the first in Central America) and is now protected by the government. Nevertheless, the National Electric Company is investigating the effects of building a hydroelectric dam. Several tour companies offer rafting trips on the Pacuare River.
