Posted on September 24th, 2011
The Best White Water Rafting in Costa Rica
Wild White Water Rafting in Costa Rica Waters
If you’re the type of person who enjoys adventures, then taking an adventure holiday in Costa Rica is highly recommended. Here, you will experience a different kind of thrill especially when you try its white water rating adventures. To ensure you’re getting that ultimate Costa Rica rafting vacation, you need to connect with the best whitewater rafting tour operators. They will lead you to the best rapids and give you the ultimate experience aside from giving you a safe journey and fun!
Adventures in Costa Rica
It is no longer a secret that the rapids in Costa Rica are absolutely great. A lot of adventure-seekers have dubbed them as one of the best in the world. But before getting into any of these rafting trips, make sure that your operator has been proven to be reliable. It is advisable to get a bilingual operator for easy communication. Make sure that they are equipped with the right paddles, safety paraphernalia like helmets, life vests and emergency kits.
There are quite a number of venues where the rapids are great in Costa Rica. However, the most recommended and the favorites are the River Reventazon and River Pacuare. Head on to these sites especially from the months of June to October when the rapids are wettest and wildest. It is quite a requisite that you know how to swim since this may come in handy when you are enjoying the adventures already.
Costa Rica rapids offer something for everyone. Even though there are six classes of whitewater, they range from basically a float trip all the way through the truly impossible. When you’re first starting out, you’ll definitely want to start off on the Class I and Class II rapids so you can get used to how the raft reacts and what to expect. The best whitewater rafting guides will know exactly where to take you so you can have the best experience for your skill level without pushing you past your limits.
Great Rapids in Costa Rica
Higher classifications like Class III and Class IV will be the sets you’ll want to explore next once you have some experience. You can enjoy the faster rapids and the harder challenges. Not only do these sections have better rapids and much challenging for you, but also you will enjoy some amazing scenery too. After experiencing this wild adventure, you will surely be hungry for more and come back to the amazing Costa Rica over and over again.
I wholeheartedly agree, some of the best whitewater challenges can be found in Costa Rica and are a must see on any Costa Rican vacation!
Cheers, Tee
Tee is Senior Editor of digital magazine http://www.CostaRicaCLOSEUP.com about Costa Rica
This looks like so much fun! If you are into rafting, athnoer place to try out is the Nu River in West Virginia. They have some CRAZY rapids, and over 200 miles of mountain bike trails in Snowshoe alone. It is pretty much an adult playground!
Thanks for the share!
Nancy
This company is rising in excellence rapidly, they are the only class V Company in La Fortuna, and their professionalism and knowledge truly is outstanding. With their eminent service in excellence and passion for the river, Costa Rica Descents is by far the best company in La Fortuna. Each guide is fluent in Spanish and English and has a true love for the river. These guides have grown up on these rivers and without a doubt know what they are doing. This company not only is superior in the river but also does an excellent job in implementing their marketing for the company. I heard about this company from a friend back in Canada, and when arriving to Costa Rica everyone was driven to send us to raft with Costa Rica Descents. 
Rafting with a company that is so passionate and determined on what they do daily makes the experience last a lifetime. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who wants to enjoy the river, have fun and be safe! Pura Vida!
The time is now to plan for a Costa Rica vacation as it’s one place in the world that ofrefs a cost effective varied vacations experience, from adventures, to beaches to sight seeing, it’s all there at a very affordable price.Cheers, TeeTee is Senior Editor of digital magazine CostaRicaCLOSEUPcom